Stay up to date with the latest records and interesting stories uncovered from the collection. This blog will offer you a snapshot into the world of historical research featuring the extraordinary tales of Victorian people captured within Victorian Government archives.
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For the excitement of the game

Archival Snapshot
Celebrating a milestone at Old Treasury Building

News And Events
Handling historic documents

Research
Murder in the archives

Research
Shared histories of Collingwood Children's Farm

In The Community
Quinlan's missing history

Archival Snapshot
Nine to five

Archival Snapshot
Martha Needle

Exhibitions
How to find parish plans

News And Events
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