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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The Rotolactor, a Menangle milking marvel

July 19, 2019May 9, 2023 camdenhistorynotes

The Rotolactor was Menangle's milking marvel. A rotating dairy that was a tourism attraction and an example of industrial modernism on the colonial property Camden Park estate.

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The Camden story, an evolving project

July 15, 2019February 21, 2020 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.

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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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A 1950s country girl goes to London

March 18, 2019 camdenhistorynotes

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

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The Camden Story: living history on our doorstep

February 4, 2019May 2, 2023 camdenhistorynotes5 Comments

Experience the Camden Story through the living history on our doorstep. Walk the historic Camden town centre precinct and district or visit the exciting Belgenny Farm or view the informative exhibitions at the Camden Museum.