Category: War at home

An art exhibition of war and peace
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An art exhibition of war and peace

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An art exhibition of war and peace with Camden artists Greg Frawley and Roger Percy.

Yaralla Estate, a hidden Sydney gem
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Yaralla Estate, a hidden Sydney gem

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A hidden Sydney gem: Yarralla Estate at Concord NSW which was the home of Dame Eadith Walker in the early 20th century.

Camden CWA leads way in wartime
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Camden CWA leads way in wartime

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Camden CWA leads way in wartime effort at home to help during the Second World War

Camden CWA wartime president, Rita Tucker
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Camden CWA wartime president, Rita Tucker

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Camden Country Women's Association wartime president was Rita Tucker who was a lifelong member of the association.

CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers
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CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers

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CWA Camouflage Netting volunteers contributed thousands of hours towards the war at home during the Second World War

Australia Day 2018 in Camden
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Australia Day 2018 in Camden

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Australia Day 2018 in Camden drew large crowds to the town centre for the festival for the street parade.

Camden Airfield and No 32 Squadron RAAF
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Camden Airfield and No 32 Squadron RAAF

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The RAAF Base Camden at Camden Airfield was the home of 32 Squadron during the Second World War. The members of the squadron have developed a special relationship with the local community that has been marked by tragedy and celebrations.

Angels of Mercy, Red Cross volunteers
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Angels of Mercy, Red Cross volunteers

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For the many during the First World the Red Cross became the soldier's guardian angel. The metaphor was expressed in poster, literature, the popular press and a host of other locations.

Nepean River, more than a water view
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Nepean River, more than a water view

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The Nepean River and its floodplain is much more than just a water view. It is cultural and natural icon in the Sydney basin.

Cobbitty New Year’s Day Village Sports Day Benefits War Effort
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Cobbitty New Year’s Day Village Sports Day Benefits War Effort

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Cobbitty Sports Day on New Year's Day, 1915 A major event on the social calendar of a number of picturesque villages in the Camden district was the annual New Year’s Day Sports Carnivals. Cobbitty's St Paul's Anglican Church 1910 (Camden Images) The New Year's Sports Day was part of the English traditions brought to the… Continue reading Cobbitty New Year’s Day Village Sports Day Benefits War Effort