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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A scholarly visit to the harbour city
A scholarly visit to the harbour city of Auckland New Zealand by UOW historian Dr Ian Willis was an opportunity to learn more about medical history.
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Making short films to promote the 2019 Camden Jacarada festival
A group of amateur filmmakers undertook a photoshoot in the Camden town centre to promote the 2019 Camden Jacaranda Festival.
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The Camden story, an evolving project
The Camden story, a continually evolving project that details some of the parts of the local story.
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Movie making Camden style
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.
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The Story Behind Mrs Wilson’s 1920s Black Dress
The little black dress from the 1920s, exhibited at Camden Museum, represents the era's fashion evolution and women's newfound freedom post-war. Owned by Mrs Mary Wilson, it features elegant georgette fabric and intricate beading. While it's uncertain if it was worn at the 1926 Camden District Hospital Ball, its design captures the period's chic aesthetic.
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A 1950s country girl goes to London
A 1950s country girl from Camden goes to London to have the adventure of her life.
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Notable women in Camden
Notable women in Camden
On International Women's Day in 2019 it worthwhile reflecting on some of Camden's prominent women over the decades. Camden elite women were formidable figures.
