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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Inebriate retreats

Archival Snapshot
Digitising Melbourne Harbour Trust photographs

Behind The Scenes
Moomba in the Sixties

Archival Snapshot
Mid-Century Modern

Archival Snapshot
Wills and probate records 2016 now available

News And Events
Early church records added to our collection

Archival Snapshot
Preserving suburban gems

In The Community
A Nation Divided

Exhibitions
Smooth criminals

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