Japanese migration to Australia began in the 19th century. In the 2021 Census, 78,049 Australians self-identified as having Japanese ancestry.

This fact sheet provides information on Sir Frederick Shedden and the Shedden collection of records.

Information on National Archives records about Italian migration held in Sydney.

Information on National Archives records relating to Italian migration, held in Perth.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the sinking of the Montevideo Maru.

The National Archives holds a range of records about service in the Royal Australian Navy.

Greek immigration to Australia began in the first half of the 19th century. ​​​​In the 2021 Census, 424,744 Australians self-identified as having Greek ancestry.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to the sinking of HMAS Sydney.

This fact sheet provides information on records relating to Italian migration held in Brisbane.

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Since 1923, Legacy has cared for the families of Australians who lose their lives or health through military service.

Maltese migration records from 1948 to 1955 bring to light amazing photographs which convey the spirit and character of these migrants.

Information about records of the Allied Works Council, Western Australian Office. Many of these contain information about members of the Civil Constructional Corps in Western Australia.

Clifford Bottomley was a government photographer who used his creativity to compose photographs with visual impact.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the 1940 Canberra air disaster.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about United States forces in Queensland.

Discover stories of Dutch migration to Australia.

In 1942, food and other commodities were so scarce that the Australian Government had to impose rationing to ensure that everyone had a fair share.

A battalion of mostly Papuan native soldiers gained a reputation for bravery and became known as the Green Shadows.

Southern European migrants arrived in large numbers to work in goldmining towns such as Gwalia. The work was often difficult and dangerous.