A certain type of self-styled-English gentry created a landscape in their own vision in the Cowpastures.
Category: Community identity
Narellan’s Built Heritage
The former colonial village of Narellan originally located in the Cowpastures has some fascinating surviving built heritage.
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Ferguson’s Nursery, the post-war years
During the post-war years, Ferguson's Nurseries continued to be located on Sydney’s urban fringe as the metropolitan area expanded into the rural surrounds.
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Ferguson’s Australian Nurseries, a century of horticulture
Ferguson's Australian Nursery was part of the horticulture industry in the Camden area for over 100 years. Francis Ferguson established a nursery opposite Macquarie Grove on the Nepean River.
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Camden’s Inaugural Jacaranda Festival Highlights
The 2018 Camden Jacaranda Festival, inspired by the local Jacaranda trees, was launched and featured live music, a Christmas tree lighting, and a street market. The festival evolved from the previous Light Up Camden festival and emphasized local history through walking tours. The inaugural event celebrated the area's rich botanical heritage.
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Mundane objects tell an interesting story
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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The Cowpastures bridge at the Nepean River crossing
Access across the Nepean River has been an issue since European settlement. The problem was solved by building a bridge with the first in 1826, the next in 1860 followed by 1900 and 1976.
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Local identities, Colin and Dorothy Clark
The life and times of Colin and Dorothy Clark were examples of active citizenship. Together they shaped a future for themselves in Camden and served their community, church and family.
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An amazing woman, Sheila Murdoch
Sheila Murdoch was a community worker, musician and mother of five children. She was a rural woman from Orangeville who served her community, church and family.
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Sunday sport banned in Camden
Camden has a fine tradition of sport and sporting events back into the 19th century. But one day in 1925 Camden’s civic leaders banned Sunday sport at Onslow Park.
