Records

Each record focuses on a single item from the National Archives' collection. Some records contain extra information to help you interpret them.

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  1971 Australian fashion photography

  A black-and-white photograph of a woman wearing an outfit of circles within squares.

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  A quote from Henry Lawson on irrigating inland Australia

  An excerpt from the Bradfield and Idriess Plan to water inland Australia.

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  Aboriginal poet and activist Oodgeroo Noonuccal (formerly known as Kath Walker)

  This black-and-white photograph shows Kath Walker, later known as Oodgeroo Noonuccal, an Aboriginal poet, artist, conservationist and political activist.

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  Anti-war song – lyrics for 'I Didn't Raise My Son to be a Soldier'

  This document contains the lyrics for anti-war song - 'I Didn't Raise My Son to be a Soldier'.

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  Artist Sidney Nolan discharged from the army

  This is the form completed by the Australian Military Forces, confirming that Corporal Sidney Robert Nolan had been discharged in absentia.

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  Australian artist Arthur Boyd

  This is a black-and-white photograph of celebrated Australian artist Arthur Boyd, taken while he was at work in his pottery studio.

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  Australian experience of television industry and possibilities

  A document regarding the nature of television as a medium.

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  Australian Light Horse poster

  This work of art recognises the contribution of the Australian Light Horse regiments who were serving in the Middle East during World War I.

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  Australian Olympic swimmer Shane Gould

  This photograph shows champion Australian Olympic swimmer Shane Gould climbing out of the Ryde Swimming Centre pool.