Self-service supermarkets were one expression of consumerism and modernism in Camden NSW
Category: Retailing
A local treat at The Argyle Affair
One Camden festival held recently was The Argyle Affair at the Camden showground.
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Greens Motorcade Museum Park, Leppington, a lost Sydney icon
Greens Motorcade Museum Park, a prominent car museum in Leppington, opened in 1974 and showcased George Green's extensive vintage car collection. It featured historical attractions and community events but closed in 1982 after Green's death. Iconic vehicles, such as a Leyland P76 and a 1922 Stanley Steamer, are now part of various collections.
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El Caballo Blanco, A Forgotten Past
El Caballo Blanco was a horse show and theme park located at Catherine Fields on Sydney rural-urban fringe
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Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia, cover 29 hectares of gardens and 51 hectares of surrounding parkland. Established in 1816, it is the oldest colonial botanic garden in Australia, attracting 4 million visitors annually. With historical significance dating back to 1788, the Gardens reflect changing landscape styles and serve as a popular public space.
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Lost Campbelltown heritage
The lost built heritage of a country town on Sydney's urban fringe at Campbelltown
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Discover Camden’s Iconic Milk Bars and Cafes
Camden's milk bars, established by Australian-Greek immigrants in the Interwar period, significantly influenced local food culture. With Art Deco designs, these cafes blended American food trends with Australian cuisine, offering various refreshments and meals. They served as social hubs, fostering community connections and breaking down social barriers, with lasting cultural nostalgia today.
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Camden Bibliography a Biography of a Country Town
Camden Bibliography is a list of primary and secondary sources of the Camden township and district.
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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
