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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

Camden Airfield and the RAAF Central Flying School
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Camden Airfield and the RAAF Central Flying School

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Camden Airfield and the RAAF Central Flying School