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Why does the sale of a local church create community angst? What is going on?

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 camdenhistorynotes1 Comment

The sale of church land has sparked community angst, particularly at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Bankstown. The proposed heritage listing has led to concerns about redevelopment and closure. Similar issues have arisen in Tasmania, where the sale of local churches has evoked strong emotional and historical attachments. The opposing views between churchgoers and non-churchgoers present an unresolved ethical dilemma.

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Menangle, A Historic English-Style Estate Village in Camden Park

August 19, 2024August 20, 2024 camdenhistorynotes4 Comments

The village of Menangle, situated within the Camden district, reflects an English-style private estate village that has evolved over 150 years. Embodying rural Englishness, it has experienced both prosperity and decline, closely tied to the history of the Camden Park estate. The village's story is intertwined with the Macarthur family's influence and the impact of industrialization and modernization.