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Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) is the #archive of the State Government of Victoria. We hold records from the mid-1830s to today. Visit our website at prov.vic.gov.au
Not a tram in sight this #TrainsPlanesAutomobiles Tuesday: go.vic.gov.au/3O8AB96
February 9, 2026 at 9:44 PM
Not a tram in sight this #TrainsPlanesAutomobiles Tuesday: go.vic.gov.au/3O8AB96
Tired of a life lived in secret, Jamie Gardiner OAM studied the law so he could change it. Read our latest blog post: go.vic.gov.au/3Npo68K
#queerhistory #queerarchives #equality
Interview from Bent TV, 2024. The link to the full interview is in our article.
#queerhistory #queerarchives #equality
Interview from Bent TV, 2024. The link to the full interview is in our article.
February 4, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Tired of a life lived in secret, Jamie Gardiner OAM studied the law so he could change it. Read our latest blog post: go.vic.gov.au/3Npo68K
#queerhistory #queerarchives #equality
Interview from Bent TV, 2024. The link to the full interview is in our article.
#queerhistory #queerarchives #equality
Interview from Bent TV, 2024. The link to the full interview is in our article.
In June 1983, the Victorian cabinet appointed a working party to investigate how brothels could be better regulated. As a result, in 1984 preparation began on a Bill to decriminalise prostitution in brothels with planning permits. Learn about 1980s sex work decriminalisation: go.vic.gov.au/4sT7Qx9
January 22, 2026 at 10:30 PM
In June 1983, the Victorian cabinet appointed a working party to investigate how brothels could be better regulated. As a result, in 1984 preparation began on a Bill to decriminalise prostitution in brothels with planning permits. Learn about 1980s sex work decriminalisation: go.vic.gov.au/4sT7Qx9
This small recipe book was compiled by Dr Snowball in 1883. His recipe for cheese biscuits states: Roll pastry and cut into rounds. Bake. Whip cream, add cheese, diced celery, salt and cayenne. Heap on biscuits. Serve on lettuce.
📖 VPRS 16797 P1. Find more of the Dr's records: go.vic.gov.au/3YOO6wQ
📖 VPRS 16797 P1. Find more of the Dr's records: go.vic.gov.au/3YOO6wQ
January 20, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This small recipe book was compiled by Dr Snowball in 1883. His recipe for cheese biscuits states: Roll pastry and cut into rounds. Bake. Whip cream, add cheese, diced celery, salt and cayenne. Heap on biscuits. Serve on lettuce.
📖 VPRS 16797 P1. Find more of the Dr's records: go.vic.gov.au/3YOO6wQ
📖 VPRS 16797 P1. Find more of the Dr's records: go.vic.gov.au/3YOO6wQ
"The reform record of Cain’s eight-year premiership was remarkable..." To mark the Cabinet records release of 1982-92, Paul Strangio reflects on the leadership, legacy and transformative impact of the Cain-Kirner era: go.vic.gov.au/49Hy1OA
📸 John Cain Jr's children James and Joanne with Paul.
📸 John Cain Jr's children James and Joanne with Paul.
January 14, 2026 at 10:31 PM
"The reform record of Cain’s eight-year premiership was remarkable..." To mark the Cabinet records release of 1982-92, Paul Strangio reflects on the leadership, legacy and transformative impact of the Cain-Kirner era: go.vic.gov.au/49Hy1OA
📸 John Cain Jr's children James and Joanne with Paul.
📸 John Cain Jr's children James and Joanne with Paul.
Last year we shared photos of the Victorian Railways toy mascot Tom Train. In 2026 we give you... the Tramways Board's Transporting George!
Research other transport records in our collection: go.vic.gov.au/4jEWtER
📸 VPRS 12907/P1, Box 17.
Research other transport records in our collection: go.vic.gov.au/4jEWtER
📸 VPRS 12907/P1, Box 17.
January 14, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Last year we shared photos of the Victorian Railways toy mascot Tom Train. In 2026 we give you... the Tramways Board's Transporting George!
Research other transport records in our collection: go.vic.gov.au/4jEWtER
📸 VPRS 12907/P1, Box 17.
Research other transport records in our collection: go.vic.gov.au/4jEWtER
📸 VPRS 12907/P1, Box 17.
There's no better place to be on a hot day than our temperature-controlled archive. Get a virtual sense of "cool" with a behind the scenes of ABC filming our recently opened Cabinet records.
Learn more about the Cabinet records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords
Learn more about the Cabinet records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords
January 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM
There's no better place to be on a hot day than our temperature-controlled archive. Get a virtual sense of "cool" with a behind the scenes of ABC filming our recently opened Cabinet records.
Learn more about the Cabinet records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords
Learn more about the Cabinet records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords
Did you catch 9 News last week? We showed Heidi newly opened Cabinet records including submissions and meeting papers on the Tennis Centre, State Bank and Docklands. Learn more about the records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
January 5, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Did you catch 9 News last week? We showed Heidi newly opened Cabinet records including submissions and meeting papers on the Tennis Centre, State Bank and Docklands. Learn more about the records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
What can a Cabinet of “competent, committed people of good will” achieve in ten years? Cabinet records, opened last week, hold the answers! Learn more about the Cabinet records on our website. url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
January 4, 2026 at 11:18 PM
What can a Cabinet of “competent, committed people of good will” achieve in ten years? Cabinet records, opened last week, hold the answers! Learn more about the Cabinet records on our website. url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
Thank you 10 News for joining us for yesterday’s Cabinet record openings. PROV’s Jack and Lexi were pleased to showcase some of the 332 boxes opened - behind the scenes below. Learn more about the records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner
January 1, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Thank you 10 News for joining us for yesterday’s Cabinet record openings. PROV’s Jack and Lexi were pleased to showcase some of the 332 boxes opened - behind the scenes below. Learn more about the records: url-shortener.me/3Y2F
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner
#Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner
In addition to our first ever opening of Cabinet records, we also have our annual Section 9 files for you to explore, including the cabinet case of Jean Lee, the last woman hanged in Australia: bit.ly/49iXlKq
#Archives #History #Melbourne #Victoria #CapitalCase #JeanLee #TrueCrime #1940s #1950s
#Archives #History #Melbourne #Victoria #CapitalCase #JeanLee #TrueCrime #1940s #1950s
January 1, 2026 at 4:57 AM
In addition to our first ever opening of Cabinet records, we also have our annual Section 9 files for you to explore, including the cabinet case of Jean Lee, the last woman hanged in Australia: bit.ly/49iXlKq
#Archives #History #Melbourne #Victoria #CapitalCase #JeanLee #TrueCrime #1940s #1950s
#Archives #History #Melbourne #Victoria #CapitalCase #JeanLee #TrueCrime #1940s #1950s
Happy new year and records to explore! This year, for the first time, Victorian Cabinet records closed under Section 10(1) of the Public Records Act have been opened. Delve into 1980s-90s history! url-shortener.me/3Y2F #Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
December 31, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Happy new year and records to explore! This year, for the first time, Victorian Cabinet records closed under Section 10(1) of the Public Records Act have been opened. Delve into 1980s-90s history! url-shortener.me/3Y2F #Archives #History #Victoria #CabinetRecords #JohnCain #JoanKirner #1980s #1990s
What an unexpected find in the archives this Christmas! In a series of funding applications to the old Arts Victoria is this program for the National Boys Choir Silver Anniversary Christmas Concert in 1989. prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/our...
December 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
What an unexpected find in the archives this Christmas! In a series of funding applications to the old Arts Victoria is this program for the National Boys Choir Silver Anniversary Christmas Concert in 1989. prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/our...
🎄Thank you for visiting and engaging with us in 2025. When planning your summer research, please check the reading room closures on our website. The Victorian Archives Centre closes tomorrow at 2pm and reopens 2 Jan 2026.
📸 Big M at the Myer Christmas Parade 1991-92. www.flickr.com/photos/publi...
📸 Big M at the Myer Christmas Parade 1991-92. www.flickr.com/photos/publi...
December 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
🎄Thank you for visiting and engaging with us in 2025. When planning your summer research, please check the reading room closures on our website. The Victorian Archives Centre closes tomorrow at 2pm and reopens 2 Jan 2026.
📸 Big M at the Myer Christmas Parade 1991-92. www.flickr.com/photos/publi...
📸 Big M at the Myer Christmas Parade 1991-92. www.flickr.com/photos/publi...
"No more pencils. No more books. No more teacher's dirty looks."
Ringwood North State School sits quiet this #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/8AD0...
Ringwood North State School sits quiet this #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/8AD0...
December 22, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"No more pencils. No more books. No more teacher's dirty looks."
Ringwood North State School sits quiet this #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/8AD0...
Ringwood North State School sits quiet this #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/8AD0...
From our photographic collection: Australian professional golfer Eric Cremin demonstrates an Australian golf club at the 5th International Trade Fair in Osaka, #Japan, 1962.
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/4D4E...
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/4D4E...
December 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
From our photographic collection: Australian professional golfer Eric Cremin demonstrates an Australian golf club at the 5th International Trade Fair in Osaka, #Japan, 1962.
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/4D4E...
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/4D4E...
Welcome aboard Melbourne's 'new' development train this #TrainsPlanesAutomobiles Tuesday. The 4D, or double deck development and demonstration train, ran throughout the 1990s in Melbourne. Who remembers it?
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/187A...
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/187A...
December 9, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Welcome aboard Melbourne's 'new' development train this #TrainsPlanesAutomobiles Tuesday. The 4D, or double deck development and demonstration train, ran throughout the 1990s in Melbourne. Who remembers it?
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/187A...
📸 prov.vic.gov.au/archive/187A...
On #InternationalVolunteerDay we celebrate our volunteers. One project completed is the digitisation of Chief Secretary Dept’s Register of Inward Correspondence 1851-1864, which took roughly 95 hours to photograph, unlocking Victoria’s 19th century stories for all. prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/our...
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
On #InternationalVolunteerDay we celebrate our volunteers. One project completed is the digitisation of Chief Secretary Dept’s Register of Inward Correspondence 1851-1864, which took roughly 95 hours to photograph, unlocking Victoria’s 19th century stories for all. prov.vic.gov.au/about-us/our...
Textile Temporalities is a Manningham exhibition and workshop series showcasing recent works by artist Shannon Slee alongside a piece made with locals. Learn more and get involved: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/texti... See more of Shannon's art at VAC: prov.vic.gov.au/whats/public...
December 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Textile Temporalities is a Manningham exhibition and workshop series showcasing recent works by artist Shannon Slee alongside a piece made with locals. Learn more and get involved: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/texti... See more of Shannon's art at VAC: prov.vic.gov.au/whats/public...
December 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Have you visited our North Melbourne or Ballarat Reading Rooms recently? We’d love to hear about your experience so we can continue to improve our service. Fill in this short survey to share your thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/N9S7BR5
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Have you visited our North Melbourne or Ballarat Reading Rooms recently? We’d love to hear about your experience so we can continue to improve our service. Fill in this short survey to share your thoughts: www.surveymonkey.com/r/N9S7BR5
Photos of University High School show Spanish language classes, Chinese history classes and Japanese language classes in progress. What foreign language and history classes do you remember from school?
Find more University High School photos here: prov.vic.gov.au/search_journ...
Find more University High School photos here: prov.vic.gov.au/search_journ...
November 25, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Photos of University High School show Spanish language classes, Chinese history classes and Japanese language classes in progress. What foreign language and history classes do you remember from school?
Find more University High School photos here: prov.vic.gov.au/search_journ...
Find more University High School photos here: prov.vic.gov.au/search_journ...
Lunch is served this #TrainsPlanesAutomobiles Tuesday. Here are meals being prepared for flight, and served during air hostess training.
📸 VPRS 14517/P1/52, B642 & 54, B917.
📬️ Sign up to our Despatch enews for more photos, events and stories from the archives: prov.vic.gov.au/despatch-sub...
📸 VPRS 14517/P1/52, B642 & 54, B917.
📬️ Sign up to our Despatch enews for more photos, events and stories from the archives: prov.vic.gov.au/despatch-sub...
November 24, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Lunch is served this #TrainsPlanesAutomobiles Tuesday. Here are meals being prepared for flight, and served during air hostess training.
📸 VPRS 14517/P1/52, B642 & 54, B917.
📬️ Sign up to our Despatch enews for more photos, events and stories from the archives: prov.vic.gov.au/despatch-sub...
📸 VPRS 14517/P1/52, B642 & 54, B917.
📬️ Sign up to our Despatch enews for more photos, events and stories from the archives: prov.vic.gov.au/despatch-sub...
A crowded view of Footscray Wharf 1944: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E5C0...
Happy #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday
Happy #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 AM
A crowded view of Footscray Wharf 1944: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/E5C0...
Happy #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday
Happy #SuburbsofMelbourne Monday
A group of stylish women dangle an array of fashionable handbags in this Melbourne Harbor Trust photo for #FashionFriday: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/A317...
November 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
A group of stylish women dangle an array of fashionable handbags in this Melbourne Harbor Trust photo for #FashionFriday: prov.vic.gov.au/archive/A317...