Oran Park Raceway: the finishing line as new horizons open up

February 21, 2018May 10, 2023 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

Oran Park is a new suburb on Sydney's urban fringe on the site of the former Oran Park Raceway.

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Macquarie Place: an overlooked city space of monumental importance

February 16, 2018November 22, 2024 camdenhistorynotes

Macquarie Place is Sydney's oldest public square, established by Governor Macquarie over 200 years ago. Once a colonial elite space, it has transformed alongside the city into a hub for modern finance. The park features monuments and relics, symbolizing its historical significance and ongoing evolution amid urban change.

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Goulburn Evening Penny Post and its Art-Deco newspaper office and printery

February 5, 2018July 3, 2023 camdenhistorynotes3 Comments

In 1935 a moderne Art-Deco style office was opened for the Goulburn Evening Penny Post

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‘Remaking Cities’, a conference with a heady mix of urban delights

February 4, 2018February 4, 2018 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

The 'Remaking Cities' Urban History Planning History 2018 Conference was held at RMIT University Melbourne.

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Carrington Centennial Hospital for Convalescents and Incurables, Camden

January 25, 2018November 5, 2024 camdenhistorynotes4 Comments

Carrington Centennial Hospital for Convalescents, opened in 1890 in Camden, NSW, embodied Florence Nightingale’s principles, emphasizing fresh air and proper ventilation for recovery. Established by philanthropist WH Paling, it was the first major convalescent facility in New South Wales, providing a restorative environment away from the urban pollution.