Aaron Bolot, a Sydney architect, and Camden’s Interwar heritage

October 2, 2019June 26, 2023 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Sydney architect Aaron Bolot designed the extension to the Camden agricultural hall. This building was one of many that were built in Camden during the Intewar period.

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The Burragorang Valley, a lost Gothic fantasy

August 29, 2019April 29, 2023 camdenhistorynotes

The Burragorang Valley is a lost Gothic fantasy where many people were attracted to the grandeur and beauty of the valley's landscape. Much of the valley's mystery has been lost under Lake Burragorang.

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A new Macarthur regional masthead

August 7, 2019March 11, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

A new Macarthur regional masthead called Smarter Macarthur magazine.

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Living history in southern Queensland

July 31, 2019August 1, 2019 camdenhistorynotes

Living history in southern Queensland in the regional centre of Toowoomba

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Movie making Camden style

June 19, 2019June 4, 2024 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Filmmakers have long been drawn to Camden's English countryside setting for movie backdrops. The area has hosted various films, including silent movie Silks and Saddles (1921), wartime drama The Rats of Tobruk (1944), series like A Place to Call Home (2012), and modern productions like Peter Rabbit (2018, 2020). It continues to attract filmmakers seeking a classic English aesthetic for their productions.

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A little black ball dress

June 7, 2019 camdenhistorynotes

A little black ball dress was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball at the Camden AH&I Hall.

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Living history at a country festival

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Living history was on display at a country show with the real sounds sights and smells of the farm

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Clintons Motors Car Showroom, motoring and modernism

March 23, 2019January 10, 2025 camdenhistorynotes

In March 1948, Camden celebrated a new era in motoring with the opening of Clintons Motors' modern showroom. The introduction of the FX Holden marked a pivotal moment in Australian automotive history, showcasing innovation and capturing community excitement. This Art Deco building symbolized modern shopping and transformed Camden's motoring landscape.