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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Reflections of a travelling scholar

September 30, 2019April 20, 2020 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Reflections of historian Ian Willis after attending the 2019 RANZ at the University of Warsaw Poland

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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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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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The Story Behind Mrs Wilson’s 1920s Black Dress

June 7, 2019September 6, 2026 camdenhistorynotes

The little black dress from the 1920s, exhibited at Camden Museum, represents the era's fashion evolution and women's newfound freedom post-war. Owned by Mrs Mary Wilson, it features elegant georgette fabric and intricate beading. While it's uncertain if it was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball, its design captures the period's chic aesthetic.