Migrant fashion designer from Trieste, Italy, showing off women's fashions in South Australia
This black-and-white photograph shows clothing designed by South Australia's leading women's fashion designer, a woman from Trieste.
Report on Sym Choon's return to Australia
Copy of a report on the early return from China to Australia of Sym Choon.
Introducing television to Australia, 1956
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records about the introduction of television in 1956.
Recreation at Brunswick River, Western Australia
This is a colour photograph of recreational swimmers at the Brunswick River in Brunswick Junction, Western Australia.
Launch of Australia's first satellite – documentary
This is an excerpt from the documentary film showing the launch of Australia's first scientific satellite.
Tobacco advertising ban in Australia
This fact sheet provides information on National Archives records relating to the tobacco industry and the lead-up to the ban on tobacco advertising.
The Philippines' migration policy – background information on the Atienza Bill
This information regarding the Atienza bill, was given to the press but was 'not to be attributed to the Department of External Affairs'.
Guidance on exemptions from immigration policy – confidential notes
This confidential note contains guidance for authorities regarding certificates of exemption and photography requirements in 1911.
Postwar migration policy to be informed by joint parliamentary committee
This is a confidential memorandum to NJO Makin, Acting Minister for External Affairs, regarding postwar migration.
Hocking v DG National Archives of Australia
The High Court today handed down its decision on Hocking v DG National Archives of Australia.
Australia's 25,000th Maltese migrant
Alfred Bayliss was selected as Australia’s 25,000th post-war Maltese migrant.
Displaced children who migrated to Australia after the Second World War
This black-and-white photograph shows displaced children in a camp after the Second World War.
Suggested names for Australia's new capital
This is an official government document concerning suggestions from members of the House of Representatives for a name for Australia's new federal capital.
Report on shooting of Afghan man in Western Australia
Report on shooting of Afghan man in Western Australia
Migration agreement between Australia and New Zealand
Migration agreement between Australia and New Zealand
Confidential notes for the Prime Minister following Cabinet decisions on non-European immigration policy
These notes outline the conditions of entry to and stay in Australia for persons of non-European race.
Aboriginal activist Vincent Lingiari receives the Order of Australia from Governor-General Sir John Kerr
This is a black-and-white photograph of Governor-General Sir John Kerr, awarding the Order of Australia to Aboriginal activist Vincent Lingiari in 1978.
Empire of the air: the dawn of international aviation in Australia
In 1935, a new airline called Qantas Empire Airways launched the first regular flights between Australia and Europe.
Restrictions on migration for the pearling industry in Western Australia
Memorandum for the Prime Minister of Australia regarding the pearling industry.
Australia's migration and trade interests in Mauritius
Personal letter to Tom Critchley, Senior External Affairs Adviser, Australia House, London from Michael Wilson, Commonwealth Secretariat, London.