If you are looking for a soldier,  there are many published resources at the National Library to assist you.

Ephemera is material which is designed to be short lived and which is often not kept by its recipient.

First Nations athletes have been involved in some of our most triumphant moments in sport and continue to make a significant contribution to our nation’s sport at all levels.

First Nations people participated in sports long before Australian Federation.

Explore manuscripts and records that give a glimpse into the approximately 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

Access resources to help you research your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family history including records for births, deaths and marriages, missions, military service and information about the Stolen Generations. 

Trace the military history of your ancestors using resrouces and records from Australia, New Zealand and the British Army at the Library and beyond.

Find out what time you were born using hospital records, birth announcements and family keepsakes.

If you're trying to reconnect with friends or relatives, there are a range of resources and organisations that can help you.

Female convicts were predominantly young, single women who had been domestic servants and/or who had come from a semi-skilled background - such as an apprenticeship.