Over 700 people witnessed the opening of the Camden Hospital Nurses’ Quarters were opened in 1962 by the NSW Health Minister WF Sheahan.
Category: Women’s history
CWA Camouflage Netting Volunteers
CWA Camouflage Netting volunteers contributed thousands of hours towards the war at home during the Second World War
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Alan Baker Art Gallery opening at Macaria, a brush of class
The 2018 opening of the Alan Baker Art Collection in the colonial gentleman's townshouse of Macaria in Camden's John Street heritage precinct.
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Supermarkets come to Camden, consumerism and modernism
Self-service supermarkets were one expression of consumerism and modernism in Camden NSW
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A local treat at The Argyle Affair
One Camden festival held recently was The Argyle Affair at the Camden showground.
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Bella Vista Farm, an early part of the Macarthur rural empire
Bella Vista Farm is an early part of the Macarthur family pastoral empire and an important site in the history of colonial NSW.
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Elizabeth Farm, the foundation story of the Macarthur rural empire
Elizabeth Farm was the home of John and Elizabeth Macarthur for over 35 years, playing a central role in Australia's wool industry. Following years of neglect, it was transformed into a house museum in 1984. With extensive gardens and historical significance, it stands as one of the oldest surviving constructions in Australia.
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History is nice, but…
The value of history is more important now than almost at any other time in the past.
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Being a Historical Detective
There are a number of steps involved in being a historical detective and conducting an investigation (historical research).
Angels of Mercy, Red Cross volunteers
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.
