Connections / Mura Gadi: Archives, People, and Places

Daily interactions with the Commonwealth generate the records that make up the national archival collection.

These records reflect surprising and important connections between Australians and their government and reveal stories that help understand the history of this country and its people.

Discover intriguing stories from Australian history then choose your own exploration pathway on the interactive digital wall. There are hundreds of tales and hidden secrets to uncover.

Mura Gadi means ‘pathways for searching’ in the language of the Ngunnawal people of Canberra.