General Sir John Monash
The National Archives holds a range of official records that refer to John Monash's dealings with the Commonwealth, many relating to his military service.
From records to remembrance: identifying unmarked soldiers' graves
Learn about the investigative process, challenges and successes involved in identifying forgotten resting places and ensuring that no service is left unrecognised.
Royal Australian Navy ship and crew records
The National Archives of Australia has records about members of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) who served as crew aboard RAN ships.
Arrival at the end of the world
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.
I married an alien
When Australian Florence Winter-Irving married a Turkish diplomat in 1913, it caused a sensation. It also had ramifications for her Australian citizenship.
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Cocos (Keeling) Island.
Royal Australian Air Force
Discover our Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) records, which date from 1921.
Publications
Our annual reports, corporate plan and reconciliation action plan.
Killer sharks vs. the CWA
A 1933 shark attack in Townsville spurs the Queensland Country Women's Association into action.
Events
Significant historic moments
People
Crowds enjoying sport and leisure activities
Army Inventions Directorate, 1942–46
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the Army Inventions Directorate.
Daniel Mannix, Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne
This fact sheet provides information on the National Archives' records about Archbishop Daniel Mannix.
The Immigration Photographic Archive
More than 10,000 images from the Immigration Photographic Archive have been digitised and can be accessed through PhotoSearch.
Departures and arrivals
In this video, explore the different reasons for Noonee, Erfan, Seraphin, Joseph and Sofia to migrate to Australia.
Migrant stories
Explore the stories of migrants to Australia.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Authority employment records
More than 100 000 people, many of them migrants from over 30 countries, worked to build the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme, an extraordinary engineering and construction accomplishment.
Researching your family
The National Archives of Australia is a rich source of information for family historians.
D Notices
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about D notices.
National service, 1951–59
Information on researching records on National Service from 1951–59.
