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Chinese-Australian serviceman has 'Advance Australia' tattoo

This is a document regarding the medical examination of Thomas Albert Hughes, a First World War serviceman.
First World War: Women in Australia after the war

The women and families of injured First World War veterans took on the bulk of their day-to-day care.
National Archives turns the focus on Australia’s government photographers

Focus: Australian government photographers opens at the Victorian Archives Centre on Friday 8 November 2024.
Robert Menzies: guide to archives of Australia's prime ministers

This guide can assist researchers in finding records relating to both to Robert and Pattie Menzies.
Bob Hawke: guide to archives of Australia’s prime ministers

This guide can assist researchers in finding records relating to both Bob and Hazel Hawke.
John Curtin: guide to archives of Australia's prime ministers

This guide describes records on John and Elsie Curtin held by the National Archives, the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library and other institutions.
Joseph Lyons: guide to archives of Australia's prime ministers

This guide describes records on Joseph and Enid Lyons held by the National Archives and other archives, libraries and institutions.
Harold Holt: guide to archives of Australia's prime ministers

This guide describes records on Harold Holt and his wife, Zara, that are held by the National Archives and other institutions.
Gough Whitlam: guide to archives of Australia's prime ministers

This guide can assist researchers in finding records relating to both Gough and Margaret Whitlam.
National Archives of Australia connects Dutch-Australians with family history as major milestones are reached

Australians interested in exploring their Dutch family heritage will now have easier access to key historic records thanks to an international partnership delivered by National Archives of Australia.
Migrant stories

Explore the stories of migrants to Australia.
National Archives of Australia announces Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley as Members Program patron

The National Archives of Australia today announced Her Excellency Mrs Linda Hurley as the inaugural patron of its new Members Program.
His Excellency Mr Simeon Beckett SC announced as National Archives of Australia Member Program Patron

National Archives of Australia has announced His Excellency Mr Simeon Beckett SC as its new Member Program Patron.
The opening of the first Commonwealth Parliament of Australia at the Melbourne exhibition building

A photograph depicting the ceremony of the opening of the Commonwealth Parliament.
Petition for improved conditions for Indian and Afghan migrants in Western Australia

Copy of a petition to Lord Curzon, Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Empire of India and its Dependencies.
Settlement of US servicemen in Australia after the Second World War

Extract from a newspaper article regarding post-war settlement of US servicemen.
Consideration of entry of Indian migrant to Australia as wife of Mahomet Allum

Letter to the Hon. E Dwyer Gray, Parliament House, Hobart.
Migrant Ellum Deen's application to re-enter Australia – memorandum

Internal memorandum about Ellum Deen, with annotations.
Repatriated migrant requests to return from Singapore to family in Australia

This is a copy of an appeal to the Australian Commissioner for Malaya, Singapore from repatriated man AS Amjah.
King and Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands visit the National Archives of Australia

Welcome speech by National Archives' Director-General David Fricker, November 2016.