The Roy Dowle collection and old photographs

August 19, 2020June 13, 2023 camdenhistorynotes

Old photographs are a glimpse into the past and capture many memories of another time. The Roy Dowle Glass Plate collection at The Oaks Historical Society is a source of many local images.

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Formidable women from the past

December 29, 2019February 1, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

Formidable women from the past in the country town of Camden NSW

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Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival

November 17, 2019January 17, 2024 camdenhistorynotes

A group of amateur filmmakers undertook a photoshoot in the Camden town centre to promote the 2019 Camden Jacaranda Festival.

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Aaron Bolot, a Sydney architect, and Camden’s Interwar heritage

October 2, 2019June 26, 2023 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

Sydney architect Aaron Bolot designed the extension to the Camden agricultural hall. This building was one of many that were built in Camden during the Intewar period.

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A new Macarthur regional masthead

August 7, 2019March 11, 2020 camdenhistorynotes

A new Macarthur regional masthead called Smarter Macarthur magazine.

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Movie making Camden style

June 19, 2019June 4, 2024 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

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.