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Exploring Camden’s Railway Heritage: Pansy and Its Timeless Stories

The Camden branch line, with its famous locomotive Pansy, holds a special place in the memories of locals and visitors. Operating from 1882 to 1963, it served as a lifeline for the community, transporting goods, passengers, and even wartime heroes. Despite its eventual closure, remnants of the line can still be seen today.

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Despina’s story, fond memories of living in Campbelltown

A former resident of Campbelltown, Despina Maddalena, has recalled her time living in Campbelltown in the early 2000s. She has fond memories and is quick to defend the city from stereotypes and misinformation.

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Public art at Campbelltown brightens up the Queen Street precinct

Public art is being used in the Campbelltown town centre to reinvigorate and revitalise the Queen Street precinct that has been subject to urban blight.

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Campbelltown City Council office extension 1982 – an example of mid-century modernism

In 1982 Campbelltown City Council had the official opening for the brutalist administration building. Combined with the adjacent 1964 modernist office building they are an outstanding example of mid-century modernism in the Macarthur region

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Exploring Campbelltown’s Mid-Century Modern Administration Building

The Campbelltown Council office building, completed in 1964, serves as an unrecognized icon of mid-century modernism, symbolizing the town's optimistic vision as a satellite city. Despite its structural significance and initial hopes for community development, later planning challenges undermined this vision, leaving the building's legacy complex and often overlooked.

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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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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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2017 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award

The Fishers Ghost Art Award has been an important cultural event in Campbelltown for over 50 years.

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Beulah and Sydney’s Urban Sprawl

Beulah estate, Sydney's urban sprawl and the Appin Road

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Lost Campbelltown heritage

The lost built heritage of a country town on Sydney's urban fringe at Campbelltown