Dr Ian Willis OAM challenges myths of WWI in his talk at the 2024 Australian Historical Association conference. He examines the Australian military's response to sick and wounded soldiers and the role of the British Red Cross. The conference aims to uncover home truths and dispel historical myths. Dr Willis's research focuses on the Red Cross's role in soldier recovery.
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Nancy Phelan’s Reflections on the English Resemblance of Cobbitty, NSW
Australian writer Nancy Phelan's "Some Came Early Some Came Late" (1970) explores the historical significance of the Cobbitty region in New South Wales, focusing on the efforts of early colonial English immigrants to recreate a 'little England'. Phelan's unique perspective, influenced by her own experiences and observations, offers a fresh and captivating view of the region's history, accentuating the deep emotional ties and cultural significance.
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The Camden district, 1840-1973, a field of dreams
The Camden district was historically significant, serving as a social and economic center for over a century. It integrated farming, mining, and community life, shaped by Aboriginal heritage and European settlement. However, modern developments and infrastructural changes led to its decline, transitioning to a regional identity tied to Macarthur area governance and branding.
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Wartime volunteers and The War Workers’ Gazette
Wartime volunteers and The War Workers’ Gazette in New South Wales
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Crisis relief in wartime and the peace
Crisis relief in wartime and the peace from the Camden and district Red Cross volunteers
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A new Macarthur regional masthead
A new Macarthur regional masthead called Smarter Macarthur magazine.
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Going to London
Going to London was an experience for thousands of young single Australian born women in the 20th century.
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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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Australia Day 2018 in Camden
Australia Day 2018 in Camden drew large crowds to the town centre for the festival for the street parade.
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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.
