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.
Category: Community identity
Nepean News at Camden Produce Market
A new local newspaper the Penrtih published Nepean News has made an appearance in the Macarthur Region
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Supermarkets come to Camden, consumerism and modernism
Self-service supermarkets were one expression of consumerism and modernism in Camden NSW
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Dungog’s Royal Hotel, an Art Deco Bush Pub
The Dungog Royal Hotel is an example of an Interwar Art Deco style hotel in an Australian country town
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Jeff McGill’s Pictorial History Campbelltown and District
Local historian and photographer Jeff McGill takes a fresh look at the history of Campbelltown in a new book
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A local treat at The Argyle Affair
One Camden festival held recently was The Argyle Affair at the Camden showground.
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The history of the local newspaper in the Macarthur region
The local newspapers of the Macarthur region have a very interesting history.
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Camden Airfield and No 32 Squadron RAAF
The RAAF Base Camden at Camden Airfield was the home of 32 Squadron during the Second World War. The members of the squadron have developed a special relationship with the local community that has been marked by tragedy and celebrations.
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Victorian librarian with attitude or a ghostly presence in the Camden Museum.
What is the truth in storytelling? There are lots of stories. Who owns the correct story? Find one version at the Camden Museum.
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Cobbitty Anglican Church, a little bit of England celebrates 190 years
The English-style village of Cobbitty celebrates 190 years of the presence of the Anglican church.
