Wartime internee, alien and POW records held in Perth
How to research records dealing with aliens, internees and prisoners of war who were interned in Western Australia during World War I and World War II.
General Records Authority 35
GRA35 - Removal of medical images produced on acetate bases - and - Photographic negatives produced on cellulose nitrate bases - 2014/00396055 - issued 2015
Panoramic perspectives
Panoramic photographic prints from 1907 to 1928 restored and digitised by National Archives
Panoramic perspectives
Panoramic photographic prints from 1907 to 1928 restored and digitised by National Archives.
World War I internee, alien and POW records held in Sydney
This fact sheet provides information on World War I internee, alien and POW records held in Sydney.
Challenging stereotypes: Chinese migrant photographs
Rare photographs digitised by the National Archives show how Chinese migrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s sought to counter negative stereotypes and present positives images of themselves.
Chinese–Australian journeys: records on travel, migration and settlement
This research guide traces the records of Chinese migrants in Australia over more than 100 years.
First World War: commemoration
Commemoration played an important role in helping Australians to come to terms with the physical and emotional costs of the First World War.
Governor-General's response to King George V's message about Armistice Day
Commemoration played an important role in helping Australians to come to terms with the physical and emotional costs of the First World War.
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.
Aboriginal deaths in custody: the royal commission and its records
This guide is the only comprehensive listing of the huge volume of records created by the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.
Allies, enemies and trading partners: records on Australia and the Japanese
This guide comprehensively lists records on Australia's relations with the people and government of Japan from the mid-nineteenth century.
Tracking family: a guide to Aboriginal records relating to the Northern Territory
This research guide assists in identifying records relevant to Indigenous people in the Northern Territory.
Innovation and research
The National Archives actively researches and seeks out opportunities to improve and embed digital archiving best practices into our work.
Papua New Guinea records 1883–1942: microfilm collections
The records listed in this guide reflect the changes in the administration of Papua New Guinea since 1883.
Preserving the collection
The National Archives of Australia has two main strategies for preserving records: provide controlled storage conditions for all record formats, treat formats and records most at risk
Second World War internee, alien and POW records held in Canberra
This fact sheet provides information on the Second World War internee, alien and POW records held in Canberra.
Highly decorated Chinese-Australian serviceman – service record
Service record of Caleb James Shang, who was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice and a Military Medal for his service in the First World War.
Records relating to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability
Disposal freeze notice, issued 21 June 2019: The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with a Disability.
Preserving information
Preserving information and records means ensuring they remain accessible and usable. The lifespan of your records depends on how they are managed and preserved.