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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Digitisation milestone
Behind The Scenes
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
Irish Famine Orphans (Pt3)
Archival Snapshot
Irish Famine Orphans - Pt2
Archival Snapshot
Showcase Record - October 2013
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