Victorian goldfields nugget

The story of the Bealiba gold nugget, found near the town of Bealiba (near Bendigo, Victoria) in 1957.

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Nelson the Newfoundland's dog collar

A small collar linked to the dramatic story of a dog saving a man in a flooded Melbourne street in the 1880s has become part of the National Museum's collection, 130 years after the rescue.

1867 Melbourne Cup and Queen's Plate trophies

The National Museum of Australia acquired the 1867 Melbourne Cup and the Queen's Plate trophy at auction on 25 October 2011.

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Olympic swimming medals of John Konrads

Olympic medals and personal memorabilia from the Latvian-born migrant to Australia who starred at the 1960 Rome Olympics.

Yvonne E Kennedy collection

Personal objects relating to the life and death of Red Cross worker Yvonne Kennedy, the only Australian who died in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.

Chamberlain trial drawings

This collection of sketches from the 1982 trial of Lindy and Michael Chamberlain feature key moments from one of the most high-profile criminal proceedings in Australian history.

Story of the Women's Camp

This 1973 dot painting by Papunya artist Anatjari Tjakamarra was one of the first of its kind to be exhibited overseas. It recently returned to Australia after being held privately.

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