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Camden’s Anzac Precinct: A Historical Reflection

Camden’s World War One Anzac precinct, located in Macarthur Park, features a cenotaph, memorial gates, and war trophy guns that commemorate local soldiers' sacrifices. The memorials were completed in 1922 amid mixed community support. Over time, the precinct has become a sacred site, reflecting shifting attitudes toward remembrance and honouring the war dead.

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

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.