The Camden Town Farm Miss Llewella Davies Pioneers Walkway opened in 2020 in the former colonial landscape of the Cowpastures. The area was part of the original grants that made up the Macarthur family's Camden Park Estate and in pre-European times the country of the Dharawal people.
Category: Historical consciousness
The mysteries of a photograph
How the mysteries of a pretty picture from yesteryear allows you to peel back the layers of the past. Each layer has a meaning and a story that is told by the historian. The stories provide context for the photograph and give it greater meaning.
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John Oxley’s anchor lost for 34 years
New evidence has emerged challenging previous conclusions about the John Oxley Memorial anchor in Camden. The anchor, a memorial from the British naval authorities, was lost for 34 years before being relocated for public access. John Oxley, an important colonial figure, has multiple commemorations in New South Wales related to his historical significance.
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The patriotism of the wartime sock knitter
During World War I, hand-knitted socks became crucial for soldiers facing harsh conditions, preventing trench foot. Women across the British Empire, particularly in Australia, organized knitting efforts, leading to over 1.3 million pairs made. These efforts provided essential support and represented women's patriotism in wartime, often alleviating grief through their contributions.
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Reflections on the Thirlmere Lakes Science Information Day
The Thirlmere Lakes Science Information Day was held at Picton Bowling Club in February 2020 with the presence of researcher, decision makers and community members.
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Exploring Studley Park’s Role in Army Training 1939-1945
Studley Park in Narellan, NSW, served as a military training facility for the Australian Army Service Corps during World War II. It was leased by the Department of Defence in 1939 then purchased from its pre-war owners. Post-war, it transitioned into civilian use, notably becoming a golf club.
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The Camden district in 1939
The 1939 Camden district concept was developed in the 1990s by UOW historian Dr Ian Willis as part of his research on the effect of the Second World War on Camden township.
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What if? What might have been? What could have been?
What if? What might have been? What could have been? Counterfactual history is a contested area of historiography.
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Spiked Rice-flower – a little plant causing a big fuss
A little plant causing a big fuss in the Camden area is the Spiked Rice Flower - Pimelea Spicata - adjacent to a proposed redevelopment of Studley Park House
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The Patterson family of Elderslie, the value of family histories
The story of the Patterson family of Elderslie NSW illustrates the value and importance of family history.
