The 1939 Camden district concept was developed in the 1990s by UOW historian Dr Ian Willis as part of his research on the effect of the Second World War on Camden township.
Category: 1920s
The Patterson family of Elderslie, the value of family histories
The story of the Patterson family of Elderslie NSW illustrates the value and importance of family history.
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Pansy the Camden locomotive
The Camden train affectionately called Pansy is a distant memory that rekindles many memories and a nostalgia for the past.
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The Camden cottage
The Camden cottage is an Edwardian housing style typical of the early 20th century.
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The Burragorang Valley, a lost Gothic fantasy
The Burragorang Valley is a lost Gothic fantasy where many people were attracted to the grandeur and beauty of the valley's landscape. Much of the valley's mystery has been lost under Lake Burragorang.
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Living history in southern Queensland
Living history in southern Queensland in the regional centre of Toowoomba
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The Camden story, an evolving project
The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.
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The Story Behind Mrs Wilson’s 1920s Black Dress
The little black dress from the 1920s, exhibited at Camden Museum, represents the era's fashion evolution and women's newfound freedom post-war. Owned by Mrs Mary Wilson, it features elegant georgette fabric and intricate beading. While it's uncertain if it was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball, its design captures the period's chic aesthetic.
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Goulburn Evening Penny Post and its Art-Deco newspaper office and printery
In 1935 a moderne Art-Deco style office was opened for the Goulburn Evening Penny Post
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Dungog’s Royal Hotel, an Art Deco Bush Pub
The Dungog Royal Hotel is an example of an Interwar Art Deco style hotel in an Australian country town
