Unique and captivating photographs of the 1920s criminal underworld capture the zeitgeist of an era. These mugshots, known as ‘Specials’, are unexpectedly candid and intriguing portraits of suspects in custody, and they are unlike any elsewhere in the world.

On show at the National Archives of Australia from 19 June - 24 October 2021. Open daily.

Kings Avenue

Parkes ACT

naa.gov.au

A travelling exhibition from Sydney Living Museums.