In the mid-20th century it was not unusual for local Camden women to travel overseas by ship. They were part of an exodus seeking adventure and new horizons. They wanted to see the world and they did. The story of one of these young women, Shirley Dunk and her best friend Beth Jackman, has been told in a recently published article in Anglica by the University of Warsaw.
Category: Belonging
Camden and its French Connections
Camden had a number of connections with France during the First World Ward and they have been recorded on the pages of the Camden News. They included Bastille Day celebrations and the memoirs of William Sidman in Paris in 1870 at the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war.
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Exploring Camden Realism: Art as storytelling
Camden Realism is an art style emerging in the Macarthur region, characterized by storytelling through representational artworks. Artists like Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston, influenced by Alan Baker, capture local history and change. Exhibitions at Campbelltown Arts Centre showcase their work, reflecting the evolving landscape and community identity.
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Outhouse at 80 John Street causes a fuss
In the backyard of an historic cottage at 80 John Street there is a funny little dunny that dates from the 1890s. In 2011 it created a great deal of fuss when there was a proposal for a two-storey commercial development at the rear of the cottage site and the demolition of the dunny for parking.
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Macarthur regional newspaper history
The story of hard-bitten local newspaper identities and their publications has been told in a recent article published in British academic journal Media History. Local author and historian Ian Willis details the travails of local reporters, printers, owners, and others who made the news across the region for over 140 years.
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Camden Show Sponsors’ Night
The Camden Show committee expressed gratitude to sponsors during the 2025 event, highlighting the long-term support from Hennings Jewellers. President David Dunbier anticipated 48,000 attendees and addressed past challenges, while Ellen Stucki shared her ambassadorial experience. The show, a prominent regional event since 1886, strengthens community identity and engagement.
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The Camden News affronted by Sydney ‘flappers’ and the appearance of the modern girl.
The modern girl appeared in Camden in the 1920s as she did elsewhere in the world. One representation of the modern girl was the 'flapper' who had a variety of responses in the town.
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Take a stroll through the past
The past is all around us and has created the present. The present would not exist without the past. We need to understand the past to understand the present.
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Camden Rotary Pioneer Mural: public art, a mural, a memorial wall and a wishing well
The Camden Pioneer Mural is an example of public art. The Camden mural depicts the Camden story as interpreted in 1962 by ceramic artist Byram Mansell.
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Experience Camden’s Vivid Jacaranda Blooms
Jacaranda trees in bloom create anticipation and excitement in November each year in Camden. The purple haze is an indication that summer and Christmas are not far away. The colours attract locals and visitors to the town centre particularly after a November shower.
