Tag: Storytelling

A Place to Call Home DVD Formidable women from the past
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Formidable women from the past

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

The hidden dangers of Camden’s bathtub effect
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The hidden dangers of Camden’s bathtub effect

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The Nepean River's 'bathtub effect' refers to the unique flooding impact created by the river's landform. The Hawkesbury-Nepean River's four gorges result in localized floodplains, causing a 'bathtub effect' during periods of high rainfall. These characteristics make the area susceptible to significant flood risk, impacting local communities.

Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival
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Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival

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

The Camden cottage
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The Camden cottage

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The Camden cottage is an Edwardian housing style typical of the early 20th century.

Charles Tompson, a colonial diarist of the Cowpastures
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Charles Tompson, a colonial diarist of the Cowpastures

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A colonial diarist of the Cowpastures, Charles Tompson.

A new Macarthur regional masthead
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A new Macarthur regional masthead

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A new Macarthur regional masthead called Smarter Macarthur magazine.

Living history in southern Queensland
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Living history in southern Queensland

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Living history in southern Queensland in the regional centre of Toowoomba

The Camden story, an evolving project
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The Camden story, an evolving project

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The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.

Movie making Camden style
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Movie making Camden style

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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.

A little black ball dress
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A little black ball dress

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A little black ball dress was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball at the Camden AH&I Hall.