The story of the Patterson family of Elderslie NSW illustrates the value and importance of family history.
Category: Sense of place
Pansy the Camden locomotive
The Camden train affectionately called Pansy is a distant memory that rekindles many memories and a nostalgia for the past.
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How The War Workers’ Gazette Documented Civilian Contributions
The War Workers' Gazette, edited by Eleanor Mackinnon and Constance Sly in 1918, documents thousands of volunteers in New South Wales who supported the First World War. Initially a fundraiser, it serves as a vital historical resource despite shortcomings, capturing the organized civilian effort and preserving the names of participants for future generations.
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Princess Mary Christmas Gift 1914
Princess Mary Christmas Gift 1914
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Crisis relief in wartime and the peace
Crisis relief in wartime and the peace from the Camden and district Red Cross volunteers
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Formidable women from the past
Formidable women from the past in the country town of Camden NSW
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A scholarly visit to the harbour city
A scholarly visit to the harbour city of Auckland New Zealand by UOW historian Dr Ian Willis was an opportunity to learn more about medical history.
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The hidden dangers of Camden’s bathtub effect
The Nepean River's 'bathtub effect' refers to the unique flooding impact created by the river's landform. The Hawkesbury-Nepean River's four gorges result in localized floodplains, causing a 'bathtub effect' during periods of high rainfall. These characteristics make the area susceptible to significant flood risk, impacting local communities.
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Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival
A group of amateur filmmakers undertook a photoshoot in the Camden town centre to promote the 2019 Camden Jacaranda Festival.
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The Camden cottage
The Camden cottage is an Edwardian housing style typical of the early 20th century.
