Category: Holidays

Creative Kids: Art Play Workshops at Narellan Town Centre
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Creative Kids: Art Play Workshops at Narellan Town Centre

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Over two weeks, the Narellan Town Centre hosted 'Art Play' workshops for kids aged 5 to 12, featuring various creative activities led by artists from the Alan Baker Art Gallery. The free sessions attracted over 200 children daily, providing an engaging and stress-free school holiday opportunity for families while fostering creativity and artistic skills.

Reflections on the Thirlmere Lakes Science Information Day
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Reflections on the Thirlmere Lakes Science Information Day

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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.

A 1950s country girl goes to London
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A 1950s country girl goes to London

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A 1950s country girl from Camden goes to London to have the adventure of her life.

Australia Day 2018 in Camden
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Australia Day 2018 in Camden

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Australia Day 2018 in Camden drew large crowds to the town centre for the festival for the street parade.

El Caballo Blanco, A Forgotten Past
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El Caballo Blanco, A Forgotten Past

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El Caballo Blanco was a horse show and theme park located at Catherine Fields on Sydney rural-urban fringe

Camden Cafes and Milk Bars
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Camden Cafes and Milk Bars

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Cafes and Milk Bars were a vibrant part of the retail precinct of any country town in Australia

The seaside holiday
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The seaside holiday

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Seaside holidays on the NSW South Coast has been a popular holiday spot for Camden families. This is the story of seaside holidays in the Wollongong area.

Cobbitty New Year’s Day Village Sports Day Benefits War Effort
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Cobbitty New Year’s Day Village Sports Day Benefits War Effort

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Cobbitty Sports Day on New Year's Day, 1915 A major event on the social calendar of a number of picturesque villages in the Camden district was the annual New Year’s Day Sports Carnivals. Cobbitty's St Paul's Anglican Church 1910 (Camden Images) The New Year's Sports Day was part of the English traditions brought to the… Continue reading Cobbitty New Year’s Day Village Sports Day Benefits War Effort

The Camden Fibro Cottage and its connection to mid-century housing styles
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The Camden Fibro Cottage and its connection to mid-century housing styles

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The Camden fibro cottage symbolizes the mid-20th century's affordable housing solution, catering to the working class in a post-war Australia. Representing nostalgia and simplicity, these homes were practical yet modern. Although their popularity declined due to issues like poor insulation and asbestos risks, they remain a significant aspect of Camden's architectural heritage.