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Exploring the ‘Infinity Tracks’ Art Installation in Oran Park
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Exploring the ‘Infinity Tracks’ Art Installation in Oran Park

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The 'Infinity Tracks' art installation in Oran Park honors the region's heavy haulage industry, highlighting the historical impact of the transport industry and Oran Park Town urban development. Commissioned in 2020 by Greenfields Development Co and TRN House, it enhances the forecourt's aesthetic while reflecting the area's economic growth and employment contributions from the haulage sector and urban development.

Celebrate Camden 93, a spring festival
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Celebrate Camden 93, a spring festival

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In 2023, Camden celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Celebrate Camden 93 spring festival, initiated by the Camden Chamber of Commerce to boost tourism. Despite initial sponsorship issues, the event drew over 100,000 attendees and was deemed a success. Subsequent festivals struggled with community support, leading to its eventual discontinuation.

The Roy Dowle collection and old photographs
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The Roy Dowle collection and old photographs

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Old photographs are a glimpse into the past and capture many memories of another time. The Roy Dowle Glass Plate collection at The Oaks Historical Society is a source of many local images.

The Bennett wagon, a piece of transport history
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The Bennett wagon, a piece of transport history

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The historic Bennett (Percival) Wagon is a cultural icon of a different time when horse and bullock teams were kings of the road.