Unlock the secrets of the Archives 🗝️🔓 Have you ever wanted to explore the national archival collection, but aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than our online masterclass! 🧑‍💻 Join us on 11 April, where our experts will share tips to help you find family history, migration records, military files and more. Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4hr7ZRy | National Archives of Australia
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Unlock the secrets of the Archives 🗝️🔓 Have you ever wanted to explore the national archival collection, but aren’t sure where to start? Look no further than our online masterclass! 🧑‍💻 Join us on 11 April, where our experts will share tips to help you find family history, migration records, military files and more. Secure your spot now: https://bit.ly/4hr7ZRy | National Archives of Australia
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The National Archives of Australia is one of our most important cultural institutions — not only preserving Australia’s memory, but also sharing it with us all. During her recent visit to the preservation facility in Canberra, the Governor-General spoke with @naagovau Director-General Simon Froude about the Archives’ important work. 🎥📜🗺️ | Governor-General of Australia
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The National Archives of Australia is one of our most important cultural institutions — not only preserving Australia’s memory, but also sharing it with us all. During her recent visit to the preservation facility in Canberra, the Governor-General spoke with @naagovau Director-General Simon Froude about the Archives’ important work. 🎥📜🗺️ | Governor-General of Australia
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Come along to our free webinar and learn how to explore our online records database like a pro! Book your spot now to discover all the tips and tricks to unearth hidden gems in the national archival collection. | National Archives of Australia
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Come along to our free webinar and learn how to explore our online records database like a pro! Book your spot now to discover all the tips and tricks to unearth hidden gems in the national archival collection. | National Archives of Australia
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✨ Spark your imagination! Be inspired by stories of bold dreams, determination and Australian ingenuity. ‘In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists’ is on now at National Archives of Australia in Canberra 🛠️💡🔬 Explore the colourful history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks. | National Archives of Australia
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✨ Spark your imagination! Be inspired by stories of bold dreams, determination and Australian ingenuity. ‘In real life: inventors, innovators and opportunists’ is on now at National Archives of Australia in Canberra 🛠️💡🔬 Explore the colourful history of Australian invention, from First Nations creativity to 150 years of patents, designs and trademarks. | National Archives of Australia
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Explore fascinating archival records, photos and footage that captured the events and challenges from the Trans-Australian Railway. | National Archives of Australia
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Explore fascinating archival records, photos and footage that captured the events and challenges from the Trans-Australian Railway. | National Archives of Australia
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The National Archives of Australia has digitised over one million Second World War service records, making them freely available online. The project includes more than 50,000 service records of women, including photographs taken when they enlisted. 📹 via ABC Canberra by James Vyver #abcnews #abcnewsact | ABC Canberra
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The National Archives of Australia has digitised over one million Second World War service records, making them freely available online. The project includes more than 50,000 service records of women, including photographs taken when they enlisted. 📹 via ABC Canberra by James Vyver #abcnews #abcnewsact | ABC Canberra
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Last week, we were excited to be the Principal Partner at the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) Annual Conference in Sydney, joining archivists and recordkeepers from across Australia. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of ASA, this year’s theme, ‘Telling Our Stories: Community, Connection, Resilience,’ explored how archives shape communities and strengthen connections across generations. Our staff highlighted the power of storytelling in archives through insightful presentations on rep
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Last week, we were excited to be the Principal Partner at the Australian Society of Archivists (ASA) Annual Conference in Sydney, joining archivists and recordkeepers from across Australia. In celebration of the 50th anniversary of ASA, this year’s theme, ‘Telling Our Stories: Community, Connection, Resilience,’ explored how archives shape communities and strengthen connections across generations. Our staff highlighted the power of storytelling in archives through insightful presentations on rep
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What a ride! 🚂🐪 We recently launched our latest exhibition Camel trains to steel wheels’ in Canberra with a fun-filled community day. Visitors enjoyed live music, miniature train rides, and curator-led talks that brought the railway’s history to life. There was something for everyone, from a working model railway and retro film screenings to a craft station, photo booth, and plenty of tasty treats to be had 🍿🌭 Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this a memorable event! This exhibiti
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World Day for #AudiovisualHeritage is all about preserving our precious moments captured on film and tape to help us remember and understand our past. 📽️ We’re proud to be #YourWindowToTheWorld by preserving Australia’s memories. Our collection includes around 275,000 motion picture film reels, plus a wealth of audio and video recordings 🪟🌏 From historic events to everyday life, we work to ensure these audiovisual treasures are safeguarded for future generations. 📼🎞️ Learn more about how we
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The Mongarlowe Mallee, or 'the ice-age gum’, is known as the loneliest tree. Aged between 3,000 and 13,000 years, only six of these ancient relics remain and stand as a reminder of the delicate balance in our ecosystems. 🌳 Jessica Murtagh’s piece, aptly named 'Six is the loneliest number' symbolises the vulnerability of these natural wonders. The gold and silver leaf represents their beauty and rarity. View this piece and other highly commended works in the ‘Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize
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Tim Ross fuels his nostalgia by exploring the national archival collection. His latest book ‘Chuck a U-ey’ uncovers a treasure trove of images that celebrate Australia’s relationship with the automobile. For Tim, ‘It's a love letter to our old Holdens, Fords, Chryslers, VWs... even the Datsun 180B.’ The perfect gift for car aficionados, pick up a copy at our store in Canberra or online. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3T8oj0l | National Archives of Australia
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‘A succulent Chinese meal' immortalised in Australia’s national film archive | #yahooaustralia
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In 1971 the ABC asked Aussie children for their opinions on China. By Megan Jacobson for the ABC News Social Media Team using footage from the ABC Archives. #China #70s #Australia #ABCNews
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Public Opinions on Swimming Pool Laws in 1965 Sydney
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Exploring Low Alcohol Beer in Australia
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Aussie Kids Discuss Smoking in the 1980s
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In 1996, then-Prime Minister John Howard wore a bulletproof vest under his suit while addressing a hostile crowd of gun owners at a rally in Sale, Victoria. This event occurred shortly after the Port Arthur massacre, as Howard was pushing for the National Firearms Agreement (NFA) across the country. The proposed laws, which included a ban and mandatory buyback of semi-automatic rifles and shotguns, generated significant anger and protest among some rural and regional Australians who were legitim
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In 1965 the ABC interviewed people on the streets of Newtown, Sydney regarding their opinion on laws barring Aboriginal children from the Moree and Kempsey swimming pools in Western NSW. Video by Megan Jacobson for ABC News Digital using footage from the ABC Archives. #ABCNews #ABCArchives #Australia
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Should Fathers Witness Childbirth? Insights from 1962
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The internet opened to the public in the 90s - this is what Australians thought of it at the time… #OldInternet #90s #Archives
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