Our national magazine, Memento, contains fascinating finds from our collection, the latest recordkeeping products, news, and information on what’s happening at the National Archives of Australia.

Number 35, 2008

Alias Smith and Jones

Fascinating stories of Australians who fought and died in World War I – but who did so under a false name

Strike a Pose

Lee Lin Chin reflects on Australian fashion of the 1960s and ‘70s in the National Archives’ latest exhibition

Halfway to Antarctica

The history of Macquarie and Heard Islands features dramatic rescues, unusual diets and an environment under threat

Looking at the sun

In the early 20th century, scientists thought the sun might hold the key to understanding the weather

Making a nation

The National Archives marks the birthday of Australia’s Constitution

With the camera at Anzac

A photo album in the National Archives’ collection shows life for Australia’s diggers at Anzac Cove in 1915

Intelligence and security records released

Records of the Royal Commission on Intelligence and Security (1974–77) shed light on the history of Australia’s security agencies

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