State Archives collection
Captured: Portraits of Crime, Arthur Astill
Arthur Astill, a 16 year old labourer from Orange in central west NSW, was photographed at Dubbo Gaol on 24 January 1893 while awaiting trial for murder
Captured: Portraits of Crime 1870-1930, Sarah Clifford
Sarah Clifford, born in Jamaica c.1833, was a former convict and known pickpocket in both Tasmania and NSW. She was photographed numerous times at Darlinghurst and Biloela gaols between 1872 and 1910
My Handy Kitchen, c.1950-55
In this film a woman discusses and demonstrates the features of her up-to-date kitchen.
Virtual Tour of the Western Sydney Records Centre
Take a virtual tour exploring the home of some of NSW’s most significant architectural and design collections
Alice in Blunderland - road safety (1947)
“Alice in Blunderland” is an educational road safety film produced by the Road Safety Council of NSW
Mr Fox's wallpapers
The digitisation of NSW school files at NSW State Archives has resulted in an unusual discovery: 19th-century wallpaper samples
Tilly Devine & the Razor Gang Wars, 1927–1931
Learn about the Razor gangs and their leaders Tilly Devine and Kate Leigh
Captured: Portraits of Crime 1870-1930, Pier McDhoon
Pier McDhoon, born in New Caledonia or India c. 1872, was convicted of multiple horse stealing offences between 1887 and 1913, and was photographed on at least six occasions at Darlinghurst and Parramatta gaols
Captured: Portraits of Crime 1870-1930, Willie and Jacky
Willie Kenambury, a 24 year old tracker, was photographed at Albury Gaol on 10 January 1894 while on remand for murder. His co-accused, Jacky Bullyell, 25 years old, was also a tracker