Sunday sport banned in Camden

August 22, 2021August 23, 2021 camdenhistorynotes

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.

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‘Face to Face’, a new exhibition at Alan Baker Art Gallery

April 18, 2021October 20, 2023 camdenhistorynotes

A new art exhibition has opened recently at the Alan Baker Art Gallery in Macaria, John Street, Camden. The exhibition FACE to FACE Live Sittings 1936 -1972 runs from April to September 2021. Entry is free.

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Crazy Colourful Koalas on the Prowl

April 9, 2021 camdenhistorynotes

Prowling around The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan are a group of Hello Koalas visiting from Port Macquarie. These cute sculptures are attracting a lot of attention from Mums, Dads, Grandparents and children. These folk are enchanted by the visiting koala who return to Port Macquarie at the end of April.

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Macarthur FC: Symbolism, Regional History, and Nationalism

January 9, 2021August 21, 2024 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Macarthur FC, the newest A-League team, represents the Macarthur region in soccer. The club's identity is rooted in regional symbols and colors, including ochre to honor the local Dharawal Aboriginal people. Their use of the Macarthur name signifies the colonial and regional history. The club's presence is expected to shape Macarthur's identity and visibility nationally and internationally.

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A new Macarthur regional masthead

August 7, 2019March 11, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

A new Macarthur regional masthead called Smarter Macarthur magazine.

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Movie making Camden style

June 19, 2019June 4, 2024 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Filmmakers have long been drawn to Camden's English countryside setting for movie backdrops. The area has hosted various films, including silent movie Silks and Saddles (1921), wartime drama The Rats of Tobruk (1944), series like A Place to Call Home (2012), and modern productions like Peter Rabbit (2018, 2020). It continues to attract filmmakers seeking a classic English aesthetic for their productions.