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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Data and recordkeeping
Recordkeeping For Government
Aerial state map photo mosaics cut a pretty picture
New To The Collection
Adoption records
Behind The Scenes
Hospital records, West Wimmera rates, and SEC letter books now at PROV
New To The Collection
Ballarat Municipal Observatory
Archival Snapshot
Alice Cornwell: Princess Midas
Archival Snapshot
Mine tragedy
Archival Snapshot
Girls rejection of suitors issues their death warrants
Archival Snapshot
Historic GSV photographs among environment, council and hospital records new in
New To The Collection
New Recordkeeping Policy for AI
Recordkeeping For Government
Material in the Public Record Office Victoria archival collection contains words and descriptions that reflect attitudes and government policies at different times which may be insensitive and upsetting
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