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Gardens: a special place

The gardens of the Macarthur region are a special place for wellness and wellbeing. The provide a quiet and contemplative landscape for relaxation and thought.

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WSU Sculpture Award and Exhibition Campbelltown

The Lakes at WSU is an inspiring setting for the 8th WSU Sculpture Award and Exhibition 2018

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Carinya homestead, part of lost Camden

Camden Council voted to demolish the 1890 Carinya Cottage in Harrington Park, based on reports that it lacked local significance and associative value. This decision reflects a larger issue of neglect for heritage in New South Wales, with a lack of protection for historic sites and a conflict of interest in the assessment process. The political climate prioritizes development over heritage protection.

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Mid-Century Modernist Homes in Elderslie

In the 1960s, modernism significantly influenced the community of Elderslie, where miners sought contemporary homes. Innovative house designs reflected mid-20th-century trends, including American Ranch styles. Australian architects, like Robin Boyd, contributed to housing projects across the country, merging modern aesthetics with traditional Federation-style homes. These trends influenced the design of local mid-century housing style, resulting in a unique urban landscape.

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GLAM, trusted sources and the local museum

Trusted sources in the GLAM sector and the local museum

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Sheer Fantasy Experience

Sheer Fantasy Experience is an innovating and challenging art exhibition.

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Cobbitty Anglican Church, a little bit of England celebrates 190 years

The English-style village of Cobbitty celebrates 190 years of the presence of the Anglican church.

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Out and about at Cobbitty Markets

On a frosty Saturday recently the CHN blogger attended the Cobbitty Markets. The carpark was covered with a light shade of white while the thermometer hovered around zero degrees. The markets have been on Cobbitty Public School site for what seems likes for ever. The stalls are tucked around every conceivable corner. In the front… Continue reading Out and about at Cobbitty Markets

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Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital Concord NSW

Out at Concord, located in Sydney's inner west, is the magnificent building of the former Thomas Walker Memorial Hospital for Convalescents, that is now the school Rivendell. It was recently open for inspection by the City of Canada Bay Heritage Society. The heritage society organises regular open days to continually raise public awareness of this… Continue reading Thomas Walker Convalescent Hospital Concord NSW

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Out and about in Singapore

The CHN blogger has recently been out and about in the Far East and took in some of the historic treasures and heritage gems of Singapore The origins of Singapore are based on British imperial interests with the  East India Company in 1819 when British statesman Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles negotiated a treaty with the Johor Sultanate… Continue reading Out and about in Singapore