In the mid-20th century it was not unusual for local Camden women to travel overseas by ship. They were part of an exodus seeking adventure and new horizons. They wanted to see the world and they did. The story of one of these young women, Shirley Dunk and her best friend Beth Jackman, has been told in a recently published article in Anglica by the University of Warsaw.
Category: Heritage
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.
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Camden War Cemetery
Camden War Cemetery has the graves of a number of service personnel from the Second World War who were killed while based in the local area.
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Understanding Bellman Hangars: Camden’s WWII Heritage
Camden Airfield's Bellman hangars, erected during World War II, served as transportable structures for the RAAF Central Flying School under the Empire Air Training Scheme. British-designed by NS Bellman in 1936, these hangars represent Australia's aviation heritage and were crucial for pilot training. Over 280 were supplied across Australia and New Guinea and are part of the country's aviation archaeology.
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Camden and its French Connections
Camden had a number of connections with France during the First World Ward and they have been recorded on the pages of the Camden News. They included Bastille Day celebrations and the memoirs of William Sidman in Paris in 1870 at the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian war.
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Exploring Camden Realism: Art as storytelling
Camden Realism is an art style emerging in the Macarthur region, characterized by storytelling through representational artworks. Artists like Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston, influenced by Alan Baker, capture local history and change. Exhibitions at Campbelltown Arts Centre showcase their work, reflecting the evolving landscape and community identity.
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Macarthur Bridge
The Macarthur Bridge across the Nepean River at Camden NSW is an important engineering heritage item.
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Kings Bush Reserve Camden
Kings Bush is a local Camden remnant of Cumberland Woodland and the Sydney Coastal River Flat Forest on the Nepean River floodplain adjacent to the town centre. The reserve is named after Rev CJ King who was the rector of St Johns Church for 35 years.
