Understanding the Camden Story: History, Community, and Identity

April 22, 2025 camdenhistorynotes3 Comments

The Camden story encapsulates the rich tapestry of tales and histories that define the Camden community, including dreamtime legends and settler accounts. It offers insight into the community's values, identity, and resilience, serving as both a historical narrative and a tool for local businesses, fostering deeper connections among residents.

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Camden Teamsters Memorial, when the horse was king on the Yerranderie Road

December 21, 2023December 29, 2023 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Tribute to mining and industrial heritage If you wander along the John Street heritage precinct, you will come across a quaint monument with a large wagon wheel reminding you of when the horse was king on the Yerranderie Road. The Camden Teamster's Memorial is on John Street, Camden. The memorial is between Macaria, a… Continue reading Camden Teamsters Memorial, when the horse was king on the Yerranderie Road

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Mundane objects tell an interesting story

October 26, 2021October 26, 2021 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Utility covers are mundane objects that tell interesting stories about the past in an area. Others consider then to be a form of street art and street aesthetic.

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Macarthur Bridge

June 30, 2021March 4, 2022 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

The Macarthur Bridge across the Nepean River at Camden NSW is an important engineering heritage item.

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Local Newspapers and a Regional Setting in New South Wales

October 21, 2020October 22, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

UOW historian Dr Ian Willis has recently published an article in Media History (UK) about the role of local newspapers in the creation of Macarthur regional identity and the mythology surrounding New South Wales colonial identity John Macarthur.