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Using primary sources from the National Archives of Australia
The National Archives awards prizes to entrants in the research-based National History Challenge. The prizes are awarded for excellence in the use of primary sources (archival records) from the National Archives’ collection.
The National Archives’ collection is vast and diverse. It documents the full range of Australian Government activities since Federation in 1901. The Australian Constitution and many documents on Federation are in the National Archives.
This category promotes the use of primary sources (archival records) from the National Archives of Australia.
How to enter
To be considered for prizes in this category, students must:
Prizes
A winner will be selected from each state and territory. These winners will receive a cash prize of $200.
A national winner will be selected from the state and territory winners. The national winner will receive:
Getting started
Visit Vrroom, the National Archives’ virtual reading room website, to discover how easy it is to find primary sources relevant to the theme. From March 2011, Vrroom will highlight a range of research topics and a selection of records to help you get started.
Before you begin, learn about using archival records.
You can also read essays that have won the National Archives’ special category in previous years.
Further information
Email: education@naa.gov.au