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The Camden story, an evolving project
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The Camden story, an evolving project

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The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.

Going to London
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Going to London

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Going to London was an experience for thousands of young single Australian born women in the 20th century.

Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters: cloistered veils
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Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters: cloistered veils

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Over 700 people witnessed the opening of the Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters were opened in 1962 by the NSW Health Minister WF Sheahan.

CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers
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CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers

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CWA Camouflage Netting volunteers contributed thousands of hours towards the war at home during the Second World War

Alan Baker Art Gallery opening at Macaria, a brush of class
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Alan Baker Art Gallery opening at Macaria, a brush of class

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The 2018 opening of the Alan Baker Art Collection in the colonial gentleman's townshouse of Macaria in Camden's John Street heritage precinct.