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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Christmas 1989 with the National Boys Choir

Archival Snapshot
Transporting the ‘big map’

Behind The Scenes
From the inside

Behind The Scenes
Index to Outward Passengers

News And Events
Main Street, Stawell by Night

Research
Main Street, Stawell by Night

Archival Snapshot
The records in Ned’s Head

Archival Snapshot
Ned Kelly, His Head and Me

News And Events
Chinese Language Records

Archival Snapshot
Ali Abdul v The King

News And Events
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