Information on records of British migrants held in Canberra.

This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Japanese midget submarine attacks on Sydney in 1942.

The National Archives holds alien registration forms for immigrants who had restrictions put on them in the interest of Australia's national security.

Information on National Archives records about the conscription referendums, 1916 and 1917.

‘Reported missing’. For the Mann family, these dreaded words were the beginning of an agonizing wait to know the fate of their sons.

Help National Archives protect and share our national memory with a donation.

An outline of the history of the various Australian intelligence and security services, including links to some of our records about these agencies.

Ruby Payne-Scott was a pioneer radio physicist, mother, teacher, bushwalker and outspoken advocate for women’s rights.

This fact sheet provides information on Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme applicants and trainees.

Explore the Irish experience in QLD! Discover resources from the national archival collection that highlight Irish history and culture.

Broome's tourist bureau and an abandoned DC-3 aircraft.

The National Archives has a large collection of records about the Migrant Reception and Training Centre in Bonegilla, northern Victoria.

A research-based competition for students, with prize money and the chance to be named the National Young Historian of the Year.

We put our collection under the microscope to explore the many fascinating stories about Australia’s environment, and our relationship with it.

Czechoslovakia was a European sovereign state from 1918 to 1993. In the 2021 Census, 27,862 Australians self-identified as having Czech ancestry. 

Richard Gardiner Casey served Australia in many roles, most famously as Governor General. He also had a personal fascination with space.

Australia and the Netherlands are connected through our shared cultural history, with over 380,000 Australians self-identified as having Dutch ancestry.

This fact sheet provides information on Commonwealth Reconstruction Training Scheme administrative records.

In 1959 Hollywood came to Australia. The National Archives has documents that form part of the continuing legacy of the cult film On the Beach.

This fact sheet provides information about records relating to Dutch migration held in Sydney.