Happy Mother’s Day 💐

A mother numbat and her baby in Narrogin, Western Australia, 1968.

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NAA: A1200, L78284

Closing 26 May!

Catch ‘Out of this world: Australia in the space age’ touring exhibition at Museum of Geraldton before it blasts off 🚀

Find out more and plan your visit: bit.ly/343WJbr

@WAMuseum

NAA: A1200, L81933

Learn how the Papuan Infantry Battalion unit earned their nickname the 'Green Shadows' in our latest blog. 🪖🌿

Read this extraordinary tale of bravery and resilience now: bit.ly/44GtDfS

NAA: A1200, L5953

Dressed to impress! ⭐

Gough and Margaret Whitlam and Mrs Imelda Marcos of the Philippines at the Opening of the @SydOperaHousein 1973.

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NAA: A6135, K26/10/73/26

Join us at our WA office for a free seminar to explore photographs of Western Australia from the archives.

Hear about the government photographers who captured these images and visit our exhibition ‘Sea to suburbia’ 🌄

Book here: bit.ly/3vOE0ku

NAA: A1200, L55040

Rock music legends Jimmy Page and Robert Plant from @LedZeppelin on set of GTK Music, 1972. 🎸

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NAA: C612, GTK 1973 PART 2

Dive into the captivating photographic world of Eric Wadsworth, known affectionately as ‘Curly’ by his colleagues➿

Eric and 17 fellow government photographers feature in #NAAFocus at National Archives of Australia in Canberra until 10 June.

Plan your visit today: bit.ly/3Nt8M8q

Fun-filled heights 🛝

This photograph was featured in the 1976 ‘A Better Way to Live’ exhibition displayed at Australian Museum.

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NAA: A3799, ITEM 24

What a view!

Check out this aerial shot of Darwin from 1995 – how much has it changed since then? 🤔

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NAA: A6135, K7/8/95/339

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Our surveys close tomorrow 7 May 2024.

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My spidey senses are tingling 🕷️

Check out this adorable snap of a tiny jumping spider from the Krakatoa Islands, 1987.

Curious to see more critters in the collection? Start your search now: bit.ly/3zOLymA

NAA: A6135, K15/6/87/7

Let the highland fun begin!

These wee dancers and pipers brought the Scottish Spirit to the ceilidh floor at the Burns club Highland gathering at Acton Sports Ground, 1926.

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NAA: A3560, 29

Monarchy in monochrome 🖤🐝🤍

Behold the Queen Bee reigning over her domain, surrounded by her attendants at Cohuna, Victoria along the Murray River.

📸Gordon Delisle, c. 1968 - 1978

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NAA: B941, HONEY/BEES/2

An eerie shot of the eastern end of Collins Street and Scots’ Church in Melbourne, 1959. 👻⛪

Uncover more images from Australia’s past. Start your search here: bit.ly/3zOLymA

NAA: A1500, K4991

Join us online for a free members event to learn about famous cinematographers, directors and musicians who started their careers working for the government 🎞️🎥🎶

📍 Online
🗓️ 15 May 2024
🕙 12 to 1 pm AEST
🎟️ Free for members
🔗 bit.ly/43VZQPP

Channelling coral reef couture vibes 🪸

This model is displaying an outfit inspired by the Great Barrier Reef, 1972.

Dive into the collection for more beachside fashion: bit.ly/3zOLymA

NAA: A6135, K25/1/72/35

Did you know that we hold more than 1.5 million WWI and WWII service records in the collection? 📜

Learn more about your family’s service history, commemorate ex-service members or further your research. Start searching today: bit.ly/3L1IbMg

NAA: A6135, 413801

Explore the icy tales of Mawson's Huts and the brave souls of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition in our latest blog 'Frozen in time'❄️

Join us as we honour those who ventured into the frozen unknown. Read the full story here: bit.ly/3VZs8XT

NAA: A14518, GP101

Celebrate #InternationalDanceDay with this stunning image of the Australian Ballet dress rehearsal of Don Quixote, 1992. 🩰💃🏼

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NAA: A6135, K5/3/93/82

Looking for a creative way to celebrate #MothersDay ? 💐

Join us in Canberra on 12 May for 'Family craft on Mother's Day' as we guide you through the creation of a beautiful hanging mobile – the perfect gift for Mum 🎁

Get tickets: bit.ly/3w7thC0

NAA: A1200, L120457