Stanley Melbourne Bruce: guide to archives of Australia's prime ministers
This guide describes the records of Prime Minister Bruce and his wife, Ethel, that are held by the National Archives and other institutions.
Muslim Journeys
Muslim experiences in Australia from the pearl divers of the late 19th Century to the Colombo Plan era of the 1950s and 60s.
Indonesia
Indonesian migration to Australia has a long history. In the 2021 Census, 85,798 Australians self-identified as having Indonesian ancestry.
Japan
Japanese migration to Australia began in the 19th century. In the 2021 Census, 78,049 Australians self-identified as having Japanese ancestry.
Portrait of Prime Minister Chris Watson
This is a black-and-white photograph of Chris Watson, Australia's third Prime Minister.
Children painting at nursery school
This is a black-and-white photograph of children painting at nursery school in Australia, 1945.
The Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize returns to National Archives of Australia
Explore a compelling display of science and art seen through the eyes of internationally celebrated artists at the 2022 Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize.
Wives of dignitaries at the signing of the sea bed agreement between Indonesia and Australia
Wife of Indonesian Minister for Mines talking with wife of Australian Foreign Minister, Mrs Bury.
Winston Churchill on the situation in the Pacific and the return of Australian troops to defend Australia
This is an extract from a speech to the House of Commons on 27 January 1942 by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Ellum Deen seeking return to Australia – letter to Collector of Customs, Melbourne
A handwritten letter from Ellum Deen to the Collector of Customs, Melbourne, in 1913.
Additional checks for female Asian tourists to prevent them remaining in Australia
This is a memo to the Secretary, Australian Commission, Kuala Lumpur from 29 January 1957 regarding female Asian tourist visas.
Potential deportation of Chinese migrants from Australia – views of the Singapore government
Confidential letter from the Colonial Secretary, Singapore to the Australian Commissioner for Malaya.
Quarantine measures to prevent rabies outbreak in Australia – response to book proofs
Reply from RN Wardle, Director, Division of Veterinary Hygiene to Angus AND Robertson Ltd.
First Turkish assisted passage migrants arrive in Sydney
Since Australia became a nation in 1901, federal governments have adopted many different migration policies.
Welfare
Explore the development of social welfare in Australia and how attitudes and government policy changed during challenging times.
Justices of the first High Court: Edmund Barton, Samuel Griffith and Richard O'Connor
This black-and-white photograph shows the three original judges of the High Court of Australia.
Portrait of Prime Minister Alfred Deakin
This is a black-and-white photograph of the Hon. Alfred Deakin, Australia's second Prime Minister.
Japanese war brides
From the end of the Second World War to 1965, over 650 Japanese women migrated to Australia as the wives and fiancees of Australian servicemen.
Madame Ho and her granddaughter make Chinese lanterns
This black-and-white photograph of Madame Ho with her granddaughter was taken at an unknown location in Australia.
Portrait of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons
This is a black-and-white photograph of the Rt Hon. Joseph Lyons, Australia's tenth Prime Minister.