Security intelligence records held in Melbourne
Information on security intelligence records held in Melbourne.
Long did she reign
Her Majesty, Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen of Australia and Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth (21/4/1926 – 8/9/2022).
Military records held in Hobart
This fact sheet provides information on military records held in Hobart.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Perth
Information on National Archives records relating to Italian migration, held in Perth.
Ships ahoy! Surveying Australian waters for science
Hurried sketches of whales and notes on flying fish. Marine expeditions in the 30s and 40s contributed to today's knowledge of marine biology and oceanography.
World War I internee, alien and POW records held in Adelaide
Information on researching World War I internee, alien and POW records held in Adelaide.
Administration of the Australian Capital Territory
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the administration of the Australian Capital Territory.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Brisbane
This fact sheet provides information on records relating to Italian migration held in Brisbane.
A right royal birthday
On 14 November 2023, His Majesty King Charles III turns 75. The National Archives looks at his long association with Australia, as reflected in the national archival collection.
Alien registration records
The National Archives holds alien registration forms for immigrants who had restrictions put on them in the interest of Australia's national security.
Eddie Koiki Mabo and the Mabo Case
The National Archives holds a diverse array of records relating to the Mabo case.
World War I internee, alien and POW records held in Canberra
This page identifies records of World War I internees, aliens and prisoners of war held in Canberra.
Whitlam the weather watcher
Gough Whitlam 21st Prime Minister of Australia and volunteer weather watcher.
Other resources about First Australians
To help find records about themselves or their family, the National Archives has published books, guides, and articles.
First Australians Memorandum of Understanding – Victoria
The National Archives has created memorandums of understanding with community groups to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people tracing their families.
Shots after breakfast
A Commonwealth Customs file reveals a shooting spree at Riverton Station, South Australia in 1923.
Fact sheets
Fact sheets introduce you to subjects in the collection and include a selection of records. They are a useful starting point for research.
The Jewish experience in Australia
This fact sheet provides information on the National Archives' records documenting the Jewish experience in Australia.
More than mug shots
Maltese migration records from 1948 to 1955 bring to light amazing photographs which convey the spirit and character of these migrants.
Bishop Francis Xavier Gsell MSC
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to Bishop Francis Xavier Gsell.
