The Camden fibro cottage symbolizes the mid-20th century's affordable housing solution, catering to the working class in a post-war Australia. Representing nostalgia and simplicity, these homes were practical yet modern. Although their popularity declined due to issues like poor insulation and asbestos risks, they remain a significant aspect of Camden's architectural heritage.
Shortage of Wartime CWA Volunteers at Camden
The Camden CWA netting centre always relied on a small but dedicated band of volunteers, and Mrs Swan, the netting co-ordinator, always maintained that there was a constant need for volunteers. She often appealed for volunteers at the CWA meetings and in the Camden press. This shortage was made worse in August 1941 when some… Continue reading Shortage of Wartime CWA Volunteers at Camden
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Community gets behind CWA net making during war
During the Second World War the Camden Country Women’s Association were not the only community organisation to make camouflage nets in Camden. In May 1941 the Camden Women’s Voluntary Services established a separate netting centre on the suggestion of Sibella Macarthur Onslow, to supply nets to the National Defence League. On one of the few… Continue reading Community gets behind CWA net making during war
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Camden CWA Starts Wartime Net Making
The main wartime activity undertaken by the Camden CWA during the Second World War was making camouflage nets for the Australian Army. Rita Tucker, Camden CWA president, established the CWA netting effort in 1941. Mrs Tucker felt that camouflage netting provided an opportunity for Camden women to express their patriotic citizenship and service commitment to… Continue reading Camden CWA Starts Wartime Net Making
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Democracy, Place and Local Government
Local politics is a special beast and is particular, local, small fare and accessible. It is parish pump politics at its best.
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Camden Showgirl, an enduring pageant
Miss Showgirl, an enduring anachronism at a rural festival that brings the community together and celebrates the areas rural heritage and agriculture
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Camden dreamtime
Sydney’s urban expansion into the local area has challenged the community’s identity and threatened to suffocate Camden’s sense of place. In the face of this onslaught many in Camden yearn for a lost past when Sydney was further away, times were simpler, and life was slower. A type of rural arcadia, which I have called ‘a… Continue reading Camden dreamtime
