The gardens of the Macarthur region are a special place for wellness and wellbeing. The provide a quiet and contemplative landscape for relaxation and thought.
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The Cowpastures, GLAM and schools
Schools visits are part of the activities of organisations in the GLAM sector in the Macarthur region.
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The Cowpastures Project
The Cowpastures was one of the earliest sites of European settlement in Australia
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Macquarie Place: an overlooked city space of monumental importance
Macquarie Place is Sydney's oldest public square, established by Governor Macquarie over 200 years ago. Once a colonial elite space, it has transformed alongside the city into a hub for modern finance. The park features monuments and relics, symbolizing its historical significance and ongoing evolution amid urban change.
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‘Remaking Cities’, a conference with a heady mix of urban delights
The 'Remaking Cities' Urban History Planning History 2018 Conference was held at RMIT University Melbourne.
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John Hawdon of Elderslie and his English origins
John Hawdon of Elderslie came from the hamlet of Wackerfield County Durham England in 1828
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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.
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Richlands, an outpost of a colonial farming empire
The Richlands estate, north of Goulburn in the NSW Southern Tablelands, was an important part of the Macarthur family pastoral empire for nearly 100 years. Â The Richlands estate acted as an outstation about one days ride west of Camden Park estate.
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Elizabeth Farm, the foundation story of the Macarthur rural empire
Elizabeth Farm was the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur for over 35 years, playing a central role in Australia's wool industry. Following years of neglect, it was transformed into a house museum in 1984. With extensive gardens and historical significance, it stands as one of the oldest surviving constructions in Australia.
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Convicts in the Cowpastures, an untold story
The convicts in the Cowpastures is an untold story of the colonial settler society of early New South Wales.
