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A local treat at The Argyle Affair

One Camden festival held recently was The Argyle Affair at the Camden showground.

First World War · History · Local History · Menangle · Menangle Army Camp · Red Cross

Menangle Australian Light Horse Camp

The Australian Light Horse Camp was set up at Menangle in 1916

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Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital Concord NSW

Out at Concord, located in Sydney's inner west, is the magnificent building of the former Thomas Walker Memorial Hospital for Convalescents, that is now the school Rivendell. It was recently open for inspection by the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society. The heritage society organises regular open days to continually raise public awareness of this… Continue reading Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital Concord NSW

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Anzackery and Vimyism, national military myths

Anzackery and Vimyism, national military myths derived in wartime in Australia and Canada

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Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017

Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017

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Menangle ‘Little England’ says Duchess of York

In 1927, the Duke and Duchess of York visited Menangle and Camden Park as part of their Australian royal tour. They were guests at the Camden Park house and enjoyed activities such as horse riding and attending the Camden Show. The visit received extensive coverage in newspapers across Australia, highlighting the English countryside-like environment.

Cafes · Camden · Elderslie · First World War · Heritage · Interwar · Modernism · Sense of place · Uncategorized

Camden modernism

Camden Modernism One of the hidden parts of the history of Camden is the influence of modernism.   Few in the community know much about it at all. Yet it has an important influence on the town in a variety of ways from domestic and commercial architecture to host of other areas. Modernism is a vague… Continue reading Camden modernism

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Pictorial History of Camden and District

The history of the Camden District is told in a recent publication that has been recently been republished by Kingsclear Books. Pictorial History of Camden & District.

Camden · First World War · Interwar · Red Cross

Lady Street visited Camden in 1934

The Red Cross drew many important people to visit Camden during the Inter-war period. One of those was Lady Belinda Street, a member of the Street family, a dynasty of important Sydney barristers and judges. Lady Belinda Street was part of the influential network of friends and contacts that formed the circle that swirled around… Continue reading Lady Street visited Camden in 1934

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Angels of Mercy, Red Cross volunteers

For the many during the First World the Red Cross became the soldier's guardian angel. The metaphor was expressed in poster, literature, the popular press and a host of other locations.