The Biography Index contains many thousands of references to a wide range of sources of biographical information on Australian identities with particular emphasis on Victorians. In many cases the entry will include reference to an illustration or portrait of the person. Although a number of the entries refer to people who are not well known, the bulk of entries are for people who are prominent in their time, profession and locality. The main sequence of cards created to August 1989 is on microfiche.
Subsequent entries are on cards.
The Local History Index is an index to information on places, buildings, local institutions, the natural and built environment, etc. The index concentrates mainly on Victoria but does include material on other states. It is arranged alphabeticall y by place with subheadings for the particular type of building, institution etc. in question. Although it is not primarily a source for illustrations, many of the references do include photographs and illustrations. The main sequence of cards created to November 1993 is on microfiche.