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

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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.

First Remembrance Day in Camden
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First Remembrance Day in Camden

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The first Remembrance Day occurred in Camden in 1946

Gardens: a special place
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Gardens: a special place

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The gardens of the Macarthur region are a special place for wellness and wellbeing. The provide a quiet and contemplative landscape for relaxation and thought.

Macquarie Place: an overlooked city space of monumental importance
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Macquarie Place: an overlooked city space of monumental importance

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Macquarie Place is Sydney's oldest public square, established by Governor Macquarie over 200 years ago. Once a colonial elite space, it has transformed alongside the city into a hub for modern finance. The park features monuments and relics, symbolizing its historical significance and ongoing evolution amid urban change.

Cobbitty Anglican Church, a little bit of England celebrates 190 years
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Cobbitty Anglican Church, a little bit of England celebrates 190 years

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The English-style village of Cobbitty celebrates 190 years of the presence of the Anglican church.

Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017
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Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017

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Camden Reflects on Anzac Day 2017

Goulburn’s Belmore Park, a space of memories and monuments
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Goulburn’s Belmore Park, a space of memories and monuments

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In central Goulburn is an urban park with formal paths and gardens that dates back Victorian times. The park has evolved to become a landscape of monuments and memorials.