Family vote for secession of Western Australia – letter to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons
This is a letter dated 29 March 1933, written to Prime Minister Joseph Lyons, regarding a family vote for secession of Western Australia.
British colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain queries the selection of Australia's first Prime Minister
This is a telegram sent by the British Colonial Secretary in London, Joseph Chamberlain, to Australia's Governor-General Designate, Lord Hopetoun.
Britain declares war against Germany – decoded message to Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Minister of Defence from the Governor-General
Copy of the message sent by the Governor-General to Prime Minister Joseph Cook and Minister of Defence George Pearce at 12.30 am on 5 August 1914.
Request for further funds for the Australasian Antarctic Expedition – letter to Prime Minister Joseph Cook
This is a letter from Professor Edgeworth David to Prime Minister Cook, urging further funds to complete the Mawson expedition.
Departures and arrivals
In this video, explore the different reasons for Noonee, Erfan, Seraphin, Joseph and Sofia to migrate to Australia.
Chinese-Australian serviceman has 'Advance Australia' tattoo
This is a document regarding the medical examination of Thomas Albert Hughes, a First World War serviceman.
Becoming Australian
In this video, Noonee, Seraphin, Sofia, Joseph and Erfan explore their connections to Australia, and the impact of migration on identity.
Feeling seen and being heard
In this video, hear from Joseph, Erfan, Sofia, Seraphin and Noonee as they discuss language, writing and how to get your voice heard.
Family and culture
In this video, Erfan, Seraphin, Sofia, Noonee and Joseph share their impression of Australia and how the experience of migration caused them to reflect on culture and family.
Newspaper cartoon promoting assisted migration
A cartoon relating to the efforts of Joseph Lyons’s United Australia Party government to increase the population of Australia.
Treatment of returned soldier suffering shell shock
A letter sent to Queensland Senator Matthew Reid, regarding the case of a returned soldier, Corporal Joseph Slack.
Aims of the League of Nations – Deputy Prime Minister Cook's diary note
A page from a notebook used by Australian Deputy Prime Minister Joseph Cook during the Paris Peace Conference.
Celebration of Empire Day in New South Wales
A letter from NSW Premier William Holman to Prime Minister Joseph Cook, from 23 April 1914. It outlines the arrangements for the celebration of Empire Day.
