Tarn House, a ranch-style residence built in 1963 by Dr. Gordon Clowes in Elderslie, represents Camden's mid-century modern architecture. Clowes, an influential community figure and surgeon, lived there with his family. The house, now lost, was part of a broader trend of ranch-style homes in the area during the 1960s.
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We need new ways to tell stories of the past
We need new ways to tell local stories in the face of fake news, the search for 'the truth' and a host of conspiracy theories. Stories about our past need to based on evidence from a range of credible sources. There is a need to be a historical detective.
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The Patterson family of Elderslie, the value of family histories
The story of the Patterson family of Elderslie NSW illustrates the value and importance of family history.
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History is nice, but…
The value of history is more important now than almost at any other time in the past.
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Being a Historical Detective
There are a number of steps involved in being a historical detective and conducting an investigation (historical research).
