What is Camden’s heritage, does it really matter and what does it mean?

October 20, 2018October 24, 2018 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

What is Camden’s heritage, does it really matter and what does in mean?

Attachment to place · Camden · Camden Park House and Garden · Community identity · Cultural Heritage · Festivals · First World War · Heritage · History · Local History · Memory · Music · Place making · Red Cross · Sense of place · Volunteering · Volunteerism · War · War at home

Band music at the Camden Park House and Garden 2018 Open Day

October 3, 2018 camdenhistorynotes

Band music at the Camden Park House and Garden 2018 Open Day just like the Camden Town Brass Band in 1914.

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Whiteman commercial buildings in Camden, an example of adaptive re-use

October 1, 2018November 25, 2025 camdenhistorynotes2 Comments

The Whiteman's General Store, a historic Victorian colonial building in Camden, has been successfully repurposed through the Burra Charter principles of adaptive reuse, maintaining its architectural integrity. Operating continuously for over 135 years, it now houses various retail and professional outlets, contributing significantly to the town's charm and community identity.

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Australian Newspaper History Group Newsletter Extracts by Ian Willis

August 21, 2018April 25, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

Extracts from the Australian Newspaper History Group by Ian Willis about Macarthur region local newspapers in New South Wales

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Despite the doom and gloom in Australian media, the outlook for regional papers remains strong

August 8, 2018 camdenhistorynotes

Despite the doom and gloom in Australian media, the outlook for regional papers remains strong

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Celebrity author at Camden Museum

June 15, 2018June 21, 2018 camdenhistorynotes

Author Michelle Scott Tucker recently spoke at the Camden Museum about her new book Elizabeth Macarthur A Life at the Edge of the World

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An art exhibition of war and peace

June 7, 2018June 7, 2018 camdenhistorynotes

An art exhibition of war and peace with Camden artists Greg Frawley and Roger Percy.

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Public Art and Well-Being at Campbelltown Lakes

May 28, 2018February 19, 2026 camdenhistorynotes5 Comments

The 8th Western Sydney University Sculpture Award and Exhibition features 23 artworks globally, including Denese Oates' Xerophyte Forest, a steel representation of future plants. The beautiful lakeside setting enhances the sculptures' aesthetic, positively impacting community well-being. The exhibition runs from 4 May to 3 June 2018, attracting students and staff.