The 1939 Camden district concept was developed in the 1990s by UOW historian Dr Ian Willis as part of his research on the effect of the Second World War on Camden township.
Category: Sydney’s rural-urban fringe
Spiked Rice-flower – a little plant causing a big fuss
A little plant causing a big fuss in the Camden area is the Spiked Rice Flower - Pimelea Spicata - adjacent to a proposed redevelopment of Studley Park House
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A new Macarthur regional masthead
A new Macarthur regional masthead called Smarter Macarthur magazine.
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The Rotolactor, a Menangle milking marvel
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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Movie making Camden style
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 Camden Story: living history on our doorstep
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.
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Carinya homestead, part of lost Camden
Camden Council voted to demolish the 1890 Carinya Cottage in Harrington Park, based on reports that it lacked local significance and associative value. This decision reflects a larger issue of neglect for heritage in New South Wales, with a lack of protection for historic sites and a conflict of interest in the assessment process. The political climate prioritizes development over heritage protection.
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Address to Camden Council supporting a motion for a heritage protection sub-committee
Address to Camden Council supporting a motion for a heritage protection sub-committee
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Camden Produce Market and Camden Community Garden, sites of community engagement
The Camden Produce Market and the Camden Community Garden are active sites of community engagement on land gifted to the Camden community by Llewella Davies.
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The history of the local newspaper in the Macarthur region
The local newspapers of the Macarthur region have a very interesting history.
