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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VERS 3 VEO validation program now available
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New Operational Management Standard
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Kid Stranger and the Bonnie Doon Bandit in files opened 1 Jan 2024
Archival Snapshot
McCulloch House, Dandenong and Hampton Hospital records now available
New To The Collection
Bitter salts
Archival Snapshot
Updates to our copying services and reading rooms
News And Events
Reflecting Melbourne’s musical diversity
In The Community
PROV's Staff Resourcing Model
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Sometimes you get lucky
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New Victorian Redress and Reparations Scheme Functions RDA
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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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples should be aware the collection and website may contain images, voices and names of deceased persons.
PROV provides advice to researchers wishing to access, publish or re-use records about Aboriginal Peoples