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 Bendigo and District Hotels

Archival Snapshot
In response to claims made by The Age today

News And Events
Mosque plans

Archival Snapshot
One more for the road

Archival Snapshot
Doris' 1936 inquest typical of many

Archival Snapshot
Women and welfare in colonial Victoria

News And Events
Final month of Mos to Mullets exhibition

News And Events
Ballarat Prison Registers conservation

Behind The Scenes
PROVisualizer

Recordkeeping For Government
The case of Alfred Bye

Archival Snapshot
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