Camden War Cemetery has the graves of a number of service personnel from the Second World War who were killed while based in the local area.
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Fall of Singapore and the Camden response
The Fall of Singapore in February 1942 was a disastrous military defeat for the British Imperial forces and a defining point of the Second World War for Camden.
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Understanding the Anzac Myth: Truths and Contradictions
The Anzac story is vital to Australian identity, yet its meaning remains contested. Historian Dr. Jen Roberts argues that the narrative, while centered on duty and sacrifice, encompasses contradictions surrounding nationalism, trauma, and the realities of war. Anzac's evolution reflects cultural transformations, highlighting diverse interpretations and ongoing relevance in society.
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Exploring Studley Park’s Role in Army Training 1939-1945
Studley Park in Narellan, NSW, served as a military training facility for the Australian Army Service Corps during World War II. It was leased by the Department of Defence in 1939 then purchased from its pre-war owners. Post-war, it transitioned into civilian use, notably becoming a golf club.
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Missing wartime photographs re-appear at Menangle
Missing wartime photographs re-appear at Menangle
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Jeff McGill’s Pictorial History Campbelltown and District
Local historian and photographer Jeff McGill takes a fresh look at the history of Campbelltown in a new book
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Menangle Australian Light Horse Camp
The Australian Light Horse Camp was set up at Menangle in 1916
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The army in camp at Narellan in WW2
The Narellan Military Camp was an important part of the story of wartime Camden during the Second World War.
