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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Discover new stories of Victoria's bushrangers

Exhibitions
Exploring Melbourne style

Archival Snapshot
Hackney cab drivers 1859-1938

Archival Snapshot
Hazel Edwards

Research
Ballarat in 1916

Archival Snapshot
State archives on display at City Gallery

Exhibitions
Why volunteer with us?

Behind The Scenes
Marketing a memoir

News And Events
Citizens build Bendigo in the 1870s

Archival Snapshot
Find our collection through Trove

Research
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