Carrington Centennial Hospital for Convalescents, opened in 1890 in Camden, NSW, embodied Florence Nightingale’s principles, emphasizing fresh air and proper ventilation for recovery. Established by philanthropist WH Paling, it was the first major convalescent facility in New South Wales, providing a restorative environment away from the urban pollution.
Category: History
Nepean News at Camden Produce Market
A new local newspaper the Penrtih published Nepean News has made an appearance in the Macarthur Region
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Supermarkets come to Camden, consumerism and modernism
Self-service supermarkets were one expression of consumerism and modernism in Camden NSW
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Dungog’s Royal Hotel, an Art Deco Bush Pub
The Dungog Royal Hotel is an example of an Interwar Art Deco style hotel in an Australian country town
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Jeff McGill’s Pictorial History Campbelltown and District
Local historian and photographer Jeff McGill takes a fresh look at the history of Campbelltown in a new book
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A local treat at The Argyle Affair
One Camden festival held recently was The Argyle Affair at the Camden showground.
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Former Camden High school site has a new retirement village development
The old Camden High site will be reborn as a retirement village
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John Hawdon of Elderslie and his English origins
John Hawdon of Elderslie came from the hamlet of Wackerfield County Durham England in 1828
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The history of the local newspaper in the Macarthur region
The local newspapers of the Macarthur region have a very interesting history.
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Menangle Australian Light Horse Camp
The Australian Light Horse Camp was set up at Menangle in 1916
