Preserving paper files
This advice discusses the particular problems with the protection and handling of paper files. A file is a collection of documents held together in a folder.
The 2000 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2000 Cabinet papers by Dr Chris Wallace, University of Canberra
The 2002 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2002 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
The 2003 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2003 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
The 2004 Cabinet papers in context
Background to the 2004 Cabinet papers by Associate Professor David Lee, University of New South Wales.
Managing records on thermal papers
The National Archives is concerned that thermal papers have found their way into archival collections, as many show rapid deterioration.
Digitisation specifications for paper records in agencies
The National Archives has developed specifications for digitising paper records.
William Yang’s published monologue 'Sadness'
The script for a monologue titled Sadness, by photographer William Yang.
Anti-conscription leaflet
This is an anti-conscription leaflet produced in 1916 to promote the refusal of conscription under the William Morris Hughes government.
Preserving paper documents and artworks
Paper-based materials are prone to chemical and physical deterioration. While we can't stop deterioration, we can influence the rate at which it happens.
Archival quality paper and board products
The National Archives of Australia has developed specifications for a range of archival quality paper and board products.
Portrait of rural outfitter RM Williams
This colour photo shows Australian bush identity and businessman, Reginald Murray Williams, better known as RM Williams, sitting with one arm around his blue heeler dog and the other arm resting on a leather saddle.
William Cooper ‘Day of Mourning’ Letter 1938
This record is a letter written by Yorta Yorta man William Cooper.
World War I political cartoon of Prime Minister Billy Hughes
A black-and-white political cartoon from 'The Billy Book: Hughes Abroad (1918)' by cartoonist David Low.
Portrait of Prime Minister William McMahon
A black-and-white photograph of the Rt Hon. Sir William McMahon, Australia's twentieth Prime Minister. It is an official photograph taken when he was treasurer.
Attestation paper for Trooper Frank Fisher
This attestation (enlistment) paper notes that Frank Fisher enlisted in the First World War on 16 August 1917, at age 37.
William McMahon
1971–1972
Migration policy to encourage population growth - speech by Prime Minister Billy Hughes
This is an extract of a speech given by Prime Minister Billy Hughes in 1922, regarding migration policy and population growth.
1967 Referendum – Western Australian ballot paper
This is a draft of the 1967 referendum ballot paper sent by the Chief Electoral Officer to the Divisional Returning Officers of Western Australia.
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.