The Camden Vale Inn Milk Bar, opened in 1939, was created to promote disease-free milk from Camden Park Estate during a period of health awareness. Designed in an 'Old English' style by architect Cyril Ruwald, it featured drive-through service and supported the Red Cross during WWII. It later evolved into a restaurant and hotel.
Category: 1930s
The History of Camden Vale Milk: A 20th Century Legacy
The Camden Museum features a poster detailing the significance of the Camden Vale special milk brand, which emerged from advancements in dairy farming in the area. Established in 1920, the brand was known for high-quality milk, emphasizing health benefits and innovative delivery methods, significantly impacting local agriculture and public health history.
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Canberra’s Macarthur Garden: a tribute to Australia’s wool pioneers and their contribution to the foundation of the nation
The Macarthur Rose Garden in Canberra commemorates John and Elizabeth Macarthur's pivotal role in Australia's fine wool industry. Donated by their great-granddaughter, Sibella Macarthur Onslow, the garden features roses symbolizing hope and gratitude. Established from 1937-1938, it reflects the connection between the Macarthurs and Australia’s early nationalism.
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Hawaiian Music and Hula Dance Craze in 1920s Camden: A Historical Perspective
Hawaiian music and dance arrived in Camden after sweeping the rest of the country on the stage, at the movies and broadcast across the radio waves. The craze of the 1920s and 1930s was centred on hula dancing and the steel guitar.Â
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Burragorang Coalfields: From Prosperity to Closure
The Burragorang Valley's coal mining history spans from the early 1800s to the closure of the last operational mine in 2000. The community relied on coal for jobs, but the inevitable end affected the region. International mining companies became involved, and the introduction of electricity transformed mining processes. Many mines opened and closed throughout the years, leaving a rich and complex history documented in various sources.
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Camden Teacher Trainee Camp 1921: Insights into 1920s Teacher Training
In the early 1920s, young women like Lottie Dean participated in teacher training camps in Camden, NSW. The camps provided practical experience in teaching and imposed strict rules on student life. Lottie's story reflects the evolving role of women in education and society at that time.
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‘Alan’s Art Deco’ exhibition at Macaria
Review: 'Alan’s Art Deco' Exhibition, Alan Baker Art Gallery, Macaria, 37 John Street, Camden. October 2023-April 2024. Interwar Art Deco style A new art exhibition at Camden’s Alan Baker Art Gallery highlights the modernity and cosmopolitanism of the interwar period in an exhibition of artist Alan D Baker called ‘Alan’s Art Deco’. The interwar period… Continue reading ‘Alan’s Art Deco’ exhibition at Macaria
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Billie Holiday on stage at the Belvoir Street Theatre
Review: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson. Musical Arrangements by Danny Holgate. Belvoir St Theatre, 14 September – 15 October 2023. Theatre performance with heart I recently attended a theatre performance with a strong humanitarian message at the Belvoir Street Theatre in Surry Hills. The show was a combination of cabaret… Continue reading Billie Holiday on stage at the Belvoir Street Theatre
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Unlock Camden 2023, a festival celebrating our past
Unlock Camden is a history festival that celebrates the Camden story through walks, art, images, stories, and a host of other activities. Events are centred in historic the John Street precinct around the Alan Baker Art Gallery Macaria.
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge, an engineering marvel
The Sydney Harbour Bridge is an icon on the Sydney urban landscape. The bridge is an engineering marvel of modernism and the early 20th hope of a new nation.
