Alien registration records held in Perth
This fact sheet provides information on alien registration records held in Perth.
Sir Frederick Shedden and the Shedden collection
This fact sheet provides information on Sir Frederick Shedden and the Shedden collection of records.
Japan
Japanese migration to Australia began in the 19th century. In the 2021 Census, 78,049 Australians self-identified as having Japanese ancestry.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Sydney
Information on National Archives records about Italian migration held in Sydney.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Perth
Information on National Archives records relating to Italian migration, held in Perth.
The sinking of the Montevideo Maru
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the sinking of the Montevideo Maru.
Royal Australian Navy service records
The National Archives holds a range of records about service in the Royal Australian Navy.
Records relating to Italian migration held in Brisbane
This fact sheet provides information on records relating to Italian migration held in Brisbane.
The sinking of HMAS Sydney
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to the sinking of HMAS Sydney.
Greece
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.
Ask us about the collection
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A legacy of service and remembrance
Since 1923, Legacy has cared for the families of Australians who lose their lives or health through military service.
Civil Constructional Corps records held in Perth
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.
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.
Canberra Air disaster, 1940
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the 1940 Canberra air disaster.
From the frontline to 1969: government photographer Clifford Bottomley
Clifford Bottomley was a government photographer who used his creativity to compose photographs with visual impact.
United States forces in Queensland, 1941–45
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about United States forces in Queensland.
Empty shelves: rationing in 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.
Netherlands
Discover stories of Dutch migration to Australia.
Green Shadows – the Papuan Infantry Battalion
A battalion of mostly Papuan native soldiers gained a reputation for bravery and became known as the Green Shadows.