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Camden pepper trees, a remnant of the past
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Camden pepper trees, a remnant of the past

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In the 1890s, Camden Municipal Council started beautifying the town area by planting various trees, including peppercorns. These cultural plantings defined the local urban landscape for decades, yet only a handful remain today.