POWs on the Trans-Australian Railway
Italian POWs recruited to build the Trans-Australian Railway.
Preserving photographs
Advice for the preservation and storage of photographic prints and film.
Preserving electrostatic copies (photocopies and laser prints)
Advice explaining the electrostatic process technologies used by copiers and laser printers, and their suitability for creating records for long-term retention.
AFDA Express Version 2 Index – Work Health and Safety
AFDA Express Version 2 Index – Work Health and Safety 2020
Australia's golf champion prime minister
Prime Minister Stanley Melbourne Bruce is not generally remembered for being a man of the people. Yet if there was one thing that he shared with ordinary Australians, it was a great love of sport.
South Australia
Our South Australia Office is open to the public. Bookings are required to visit.
Innovation and invention
From the iconic, to the unique and quirky, explore some of thousands of patents, designs and trademarks in the National Archives collection.
Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme
An overview of the Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme in New South Wales.
Case study: Geoscience Australia
Geoscience Australia publishes their data catalogue pages with Schema.org markup, using JSON-LD.
The secret life of Miss Ruby Payne-Scott
Ruby Payne-Scott was a pioneer radio physicist, mother, teacher, bushwalker and outspoken advocate for women’s rights.
Cabinet records of the Fraser government, 1975–83
Cabinet records of the Fraser government, 1975–83
Choosing the right paper
Paper has various properties that contribute to its performance, the most notable of which are pH level, strength, opacity and whiteness.
Recovering fire-damaged records
In the aftermath of a fire you need to move quickly, decisively and knowledgeably in order to save as much as can be saved.
Reconciliation Action Plan 2014-15
The National Archives' Reconciliation Action Plan represents an exciting opportunity to find new ways of working together to make records of cultural, historical and personal significance available in culturally sensitive and appropriate ways.
Boer war to Vietnam
The National Archives holds records relating to every conflict Australia was involved in from 1899 to 1975.
Recovering flood-damaged records
Records can get wet as the result of anything from floods to burst pipes. When this occurs, urgent action is required to save records from further damage.
Anzacs in the Archives
In this activity, student historians handle copies of real archival records. They use these primary sources to uncover the personal stories of people who served in the First World War.
National service and war, 1939–45
Information on National Archives records about national service and war, 1939–45.
Charles Nelson Perkins
Charles Perkins led the Freedom Ride in 1965. He joined the Commonwealth Office of Aboriginal Affairs in 1969, becoming a national figure in Indigenous issues.
Getting started with your research
A step-by-step guide to doing research at the National Archives.