Bella Vista Farm is an early part of the Macarthur family pastoral empire and an important site in the history of colonial NSW.
Category: Lifestyle
The seaside holiday
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.
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Do or Die! Heritage and urban planning in the burbs
There is a loss of Edwardian farming heritage on the urban-rural interface on Sydney’s edge. There is a distinct lack appreciation amongst many contemporaries of simple robust country farm cottages.
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The Camden Fibro Cottage and its connection to mid-century housing styles
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.
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Camden Showgirl, an enduring pageant
Miss Showgirl, an enduring anachronism at a rural festival that brings the community together and celebrates the areas rural heritage and agriculture
