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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Celebrating 50 years

News And Events
Ports, piers and paddles

Archival Snapshot
WWI nurse's diary among recent transfer from Royal Melbourne Hospital

New To The Collection
Designing Victorian tuberculosis chalets and sanatoriums

Archival Snapshot
Odd names, jackpots and dead ends

Research
Bendigo health, historic maps, and audit reports new in

New To The Collection
Update for Ballarat users

News And Events
Building bridges

In The Community
Stories of the 1940s underworld and social work revealed

Archival Snapshot
Land records of historical significance

Archival Snapshot
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