The wartime efforts of Camden women have been recognised by the successful nomination for a New South Wales Blue Plaque with Heritage NSW. The women volunteered thousands of hours of their effort and skills to supply hospital requisites for soldiers at military hospitals.
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An amazing woman, Sheila Murdoch
Sheila Murdoch was a community worker, musician and mother of five children. She was a rural woman from Orangeville who served her community, church and family.
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How The War Workers’ Gazette Documented Civilian Contributions
The War Workers' Gazette, edited by Eleanor Mackinnon and Constance Sly in 1918, documents thousands of volunteers in New South Wales who supported the First World War. Initially a fundraiser, it serves as a vital historical resource despite shortcomings, capturing the organized civilian effort and preserving the names of participants for future generations.
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Crisis relief in wartime and the peace
Crisis relief in wartime and the peace from the Camden and district Red Cross volunteers
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Formidable women from the past
Formidable women from the past in the country town of Camden NSW
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Camden CWA leads way in wartime
Camden CWA leads way in wartime effort at home to help during the Second World War
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Camden CWA wartime president, Rita Tucker
Camden Country Women's Association wartime president was Rita Tucker who was a lifelong member of the association.
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The Cowpastures, GLAM and schools
Schools visits are part of the activities of organisations in the GLAM sector in the Macarthur region.
