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Exploring Studley Park: A Victorian Italianate Heritage Site
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Exploring Studley Park: A Victorian Italianate Heritage Site

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Studley Park House, located in Narellan, NSW, exemplifies Victorian Italianate architecture and holds state significance for its aesthetics and historical associations. Constructed in 1889 by architect firm AL & G McCredie for William Charles Payne, it served various purposes, including a school and military quarters, before becoming a private residence.

Rediscovering Forgotten Australian History Books
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Rediscovering Forgotten Australian History Books

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The blog post discusses three historically significant Australian books from the 1980s, which have become neglected items. Heaton’s work is a reference on early Australian history, while Smith’s volume showcases historical sites through photography. Morrison and Irving focus on historic towns and architectural heritage. Collectively, they reflect on popular historiography in Australia.

Explore Belgenny Farm: A Journey Through Time 2024
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Explore Belgenny Farm: A Journey Through Time 2024

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The 2024 Back to Belgenny festival showcased living history at Belgenny Farm, featuring reenactments, traditional trades, and various activities such as sheepdog trials and guided tours. The event included a demonstration by Governor Macquarie’s regiment and highlighted the farm's historical significance, providing visitors with an immersive glimpse into colonial agricultural life.

Unveiling Hardy Wilson’s architectural legacy and his influence on Camden’s aesthetics
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Unveiling Hardy Wilson’s architectural legacy and his influence on Camden’s aesthetics

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William Hardy Wilson, a largely unrecognized architect and artist, authored The Cow Pasture Road in 1920, impacting Camden's cultural narrative. His work celebrates colonial architecture and aesthetics, leading to a recent exhibition at the University of Sydney Library, which explores his dual legacy as both a visionary artist and controversial figure in Australian history.

Denbigh Open Days: Exploring Historic Colonial Farm
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Denbigh Open Days: Exploring Historic Colonial Farm

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Denbigh, a significant colonial farming complex in Australia, recently opened its gardens to the public for a rare charity viewing. The property, with a dark history of conflict and anxiety, reveals layers of history from dispossession of Aboriginal lands to dairying and urban invasion. Denbigh's fortified structures reflect the fear and violence of the Cowpastures frontier.

Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Camden: Unveiling a $6.4 Million Per Year Industry
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Cultural and Heritage Tourism in Camden: Unveiling a $6.4 Million Per Year Industry

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Cultural and heritage tourism adds $6.4 million a year to the local economy. The Camden Museum and the Alan Baker Art Gallery add over $1.7 million annually.

Explore Unlock Camden 2024: Uncover Camden’s Rich History
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Explore Unlock Camden 2024: Uncover Camden’s Rich History

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Unlock Camden is back in 2024, offering a celebration of the town's history and culture. The event, scheduled for September 28th, will feature a variety of activities, including historical re-enactments, art demonstrations, musical performances, and guided walking tours. The event aims to promote the area's historic locations and heritage.

Why does the sale of a local church create community angst? What is going on?
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Why does the sale of a local church create community angst? What is going on?

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The sale of church land has sparked community angst, particularly at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Bankstown. The proposed heritage listing has led to concerns about redevelopment and closure. Similar issues have arisen in Tasmania, where the sale of local churches has evoked strong emotional and historical attachments. The opposing views between churchgoers and non-churchgoers present an unresolved ethical dilemma.

Back to Belgenny 2024, a festival of living history
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Back to Belgenny 2024, a festival of living history

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The 2024 Back to Belgenny festival at Belgenny Farm in South Camden showcased living history with reenactments, traditional trades, and stalls selling arts and crafts of the past. Activities included sheepdog trials, live music, vintage cars, and guided history tours of the site. The farm represents the settler society through the generations of the Macarthur family and their workers.

Camden Police Station and Residence: A Historical Landmark in Camden
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Camden Police Station and Residence: A Historical Landmark in Camden

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Camden Police Station, a single-storey brick building at 35 John Street, was constructed in 1878 and served the NSW Police Service until 2011. Designed by James Barnet, it features historical architectural elements, including a paved verandah and brick chimneys. Currently vacant, it is recognized for its heritage value within the Camden community.