Letter from William Cooper on behalf of the Australian Aborigines League
This is a letter written by William Cooper to the Minister for the Interior, Canberra, regarding the goals and views of the Australian Aborigines League.
Australian claim to Antarctic lands – extract of letter from Douglas Mawson to Prime Minister Billy Hughes
This is an extract of a letter from Douglas Mawson to Prime Minister Billy Hughes, written in 1916.
Antarctic research expeditioner William Harvey with sled dogs
Antarctic expeditioner William (Bill) Harvey holding 2 sled dog pups. Harvey was one of 10 men who spent the first winter at Mawson Station in 1955.
Attestation Paper for Persons Enlisted for Service Abroad, Australian Imperial Force
This is the attestation Paper for Private James Martin, Australian Imperial Force, who enlisted in World War I at the age of 14.
Governor-General Sir William McKell launches construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme
Governor-General Sir William McKell officially starting the construction of the Snowy Mountains Scheme by pressing a plunger to set off a charge of dynamite.
Lake Pedder and development of the Gordon River – draft letter from Prime Minister William McMahon
Draft letter reply from Prime Minister Williams McMahon to Mr AB Wilson, regarding the development of the Gordon River area.
HMAS Sydney reported overdue – briefing paper
Dated 25 November 1941 and headed 'MOST SECRET', this document reports that the Royal Australian Navy light cruiser HMAS Sydney was four days overdue.
Pacific conference papers on migration to Australia and New Zealand
Most secret draft agenda regarding migration, with annotation.
Deportation crisis in Malaysia – migrants with Australian identity papers
This is a secret, personal cablegram from Stuart, Department of External Affairs, to Burton.
Armistice signed to end war – decoded cablegram sent to Prime Minister Billy Hughes
An extract from a file about the Armistice and peace treaty of World War I. The message, which was for the Prime Minister, states when the Armistice was signed