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Cover of the latest Memento
Cover of the latest Memento

Memento features articles about Australian history and interesting records in the National Archives’ collection. It also has news on Archives’ exhibitions, events and activities. Memento is published twice a year in print and online. Features in the latest issue include:

  • Australia’s forgotten Prime Minister
  • British decision shocks Australia
  • Ladies and bagpipes: the 'world’s greatest novelty' 
  • Unsung healers: Anzacs and their family carers
  • Aussie lad or Chinese scholar?
  • Nurturing Australian film talents
Cover of the Memento Index
Cover of the Memento Index

Index to Memento articles and photographs

The Memento Index is a guide to earlier articles and photographs from 1996 to 2008. From servicemen and women to sniffer dogs, from politicians to spies, from immigrants to country singers, and from sunshine to high fashion, Memento has covered a wide range of topics.