NCB Research Projects
As well as producing the Australian Dictionary of Biography and its companion websites, Obituaries Australia and People Australia, staff at the National Centre of Biography are currently involved in a number of research projects.
First Three Fleets & Their Families
First Three Fleets and Their Families is examining how those, who survived the hazardous journey to New South Wales in 1787-1791, 'remade' their lives in the infant colony. We are also investigating... » read more
Indigenous Australian Dictionary of Biography
Indigenous Australian Dictionary of Biography is an ARC-funded collaboration with Dr Shino Kinoshi (University of Western Australia). The ultimate aim is to publish a supplementary volume of the ... » read more
Colonial Women in ADB
Colonial Women in the Australian Dictionary of Biography will add 1500 new entries on women who flourished in the colonial period to the Australian Dictionary of Biography.
Biographical Dictionary of the House of Representatives
The Biographical Dictionary of the House of Representatives provides biographies of its Speakers, Deputy Speakers and Clerks since Federation.
Great Expectations: Sydney College 1835-50
Great Expectations: Sydney College 1835-50 is a biographical study of the 843 boys who attended Sydney College, the forerunner of Sydney Grammar, during the years of its existence, 1835-1850. We are... » read more
