The Rotolactor was Menangle's milking marvel. A rotating dairy that was a tourism attraction and an example of industrial modernism on the colonial property Camden Park estate.
Tag: Camden Park
Movie making Camden style
Filmmakers have long been drawn to Camden's English countryside setting for movie backdrops. The area has hosted various films, including silent movie Silks and Saddles (1921), wartime drama The Rats of Tobruk (1944), series like A Place to Call Home (2012), and modern productions like Peter Rabbit (2018, 2020). It continues to attract filmmakers seeking a classic English aesthetic for their productions.
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Band music at the Camden Park House and Garden 2018 Open Day
Band music at the Camden Park House and Garden 2018 Open Day just like the Camden Town Brass Band in 1914.
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Exploring the Cowpastures region: the early history of a settler society
The Cowpastures region, named by Governor Hunter in 1795, reflects a culturally constructed landscape stemming from the 18th century. Originating with wild cattle from the First Fleet, it evolved into a significant colonial area intersecting Indigenous history. The region's identity waned by the late 19th century but is celebrated today for its historical legacy.
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The Cowpastures Project
The Cowpastures was one of the earliest sites of European settlement in Australia
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Richlands, an outpost of a colonial farming empire
The Richlands estate, north of Goulburn in the NSW Southern Tablelands, was an important part of the Macarthur family pastoral empire for nearly 100 years. Â The Richlands estate acted as an outstation about one days ride west of Camden Park estate.
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Convicts in the Cowpastures, an untold story
The convicts in the Cowpastures is an untold story of the colonial settler society of early New South Wales.
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Menangle ‘Little England’ says Duchess of York
In 1927, the Duke and Duchess of York visited Menangle and Camden Park as part of their Australian royal tour. They were guests at the Camden Park house and enjoyed activities such as horse riding and attending the Camden Show. The visit received extensive coverage in newspapers across Australia, highlighting the English countryside-like environment.
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Governor Macquarie’s visit to the Cowpasture 1810
In November 1810, Governor Lachlan Macquarie (1762-1824) and Mrs Elizabeth Macquarie visited the Cowpastures. On that occasion, the Governor and Elizabeth Macarthur met the Dharawal people.
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John Macarthur, Father of Australia’s Wool Industry, fact or fiction
John Macarthur is credited with establishing fine wool as a key industry in New South Wales. During the interwar period, it was claimed that he was the father of the Australian wool industry. While significant, his contributions are part of a larger narrative involving many key figures in the industry. His legacy includes commemorative postage stamps, as well as his portrayal in literature and festivals celebrating wool production.
