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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Women convicted of Murder

Archival Snapshot
Reviewing Our Collection

News And Events
Historical records from the Second Boer War

Archival Snapshot
Great Tobacco Scam

Archival Snapshot
Mont Park Hospital for the Insane

Archival Snapshot
Tragedy at Ross Bridge - Irish Famine Orphans

Archival Snapshot
The Old Melbourne Cemetery

Archival Snapshot
Why is Melbourne Cup Day a public holiday?

Archival Snapshot
Showcase Record – November 2013

Archival Snapshot
Mark "Chopper" Read - Did he or didn't he?

Archival Snapshot
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