CAMDEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY  Journal

Camden History is the Journal of the Camden Historical Society. It is published twice yearly and contains a wide range of articles and other items of local history about the Camden district.

The current editor is Dr Ian Willis. All correspondence should be addressed to The Editor, Camden History, PO Box 566, Camden. 2570. The editor welcomes articles on the Camden district for consideration.

Camden History is available free to members of the Camden Historical Society Inc. Individual current issues can be purchased for $4 and back copies for $5.50, including postage, subject to availability.

A Summary of articles for all the Journals since 2001 is listed below or click here for an Index (.pdf 155kb)

Click here for an index (.pdf 92kb) for Vol. 2, No. 1, March 2006 to Vol 2, Number 10, September 2010.

For information on how to subscribe to Camden History please contact Camden Historical Society

Vol 3, Number 1, March 2011
  • Ian Willis, 'Lee Abrahams, The District Reporter', p 1
  • PJ Mylrea, 'Water and Sewerage in Camden', p. 7
  • Penny Love-Lipinkski, 'The Junior Red Cross at Camden Public School', p. 11
  • PJ Mylrea, 'Macarthurs Village of Camden', p. 23.
Vol 2, Number 10, September 2010
  • Cathey Shepherd, '2009- 2010 President's Report', p.385
  • Ian Willis, 'Charity volunteers, the good works of Kay Sidman and others in Camden',p.388
  • Ian Willis, 'Mosaic Item (Object) Historical Research Report', p.401
  • Julie Wrigley, 'Museum Object Record on Mosaic Object: Pansy Painting', p.402
  • PJ Mylrea, 'A Revised Assessment of the Location of Mount Taurus', p.405
  • Ian Willis, 'Australian Dress Register', p.412
  • Julie Wrigley and Cathey Shepherd, 'Maud Hodge's Wedding Dress', p.412
Vol 2, Number 9, March 2010
  • Peter Mylrea, Henry Pollock Reeves, A Significant Camden Man, p.354
  • Ian Willis, Bellman Hangars, Camden Airfield, p.361
  • Accident on the Campbelltown-Camden Tramway. (1882), p.363
  • Rita Oliveri, William Henry Paling, Music Man and Generous Benefactor, p.365
  • Julie Wrigley, Violet Amelia Maud Bell, Nurse Millie Bell, p.368
  • Rita Oliveri, Martin Thurn, Vinedresser and Pioneer of Elderslie, p.370
  • Julie Wrigley, Frances Coker, a convict's daughter, p.372
  • Janice Johnson, Henry Gratton Douglass, Douglas Park, p.375
  • Rita Oliveri, Ben Hodge, Watchmaker and Community Worker, p.382
Vol 2, No 8, September 2009
  • Ian Willis, 'Central Flying School RAAF, Camden Airfield 1940-1945', p. 287
  • Ian Willis, 'US Air Force and Camden Airfield', p. 293
  • Ian Willis, '32 Squadron RAAF, Camden Airfield, 1942-1944', p. 295
  • Charlotte Hemans, 'Policing Camden in the early years, Camden Police Station, 1805-1878', p. 305
  • Peter Mylrea, 'Camden Fire Brigade', p. 313
  • Julie Wrigley, 'Adeline West, A Camden doctor's wife', p. 325
  • Rita Oliveri, 'RL Pinkerton, Camden's finest bowler', p. 328
  • Julie Wrigley, 'Honor Sidman, an inspiring life', p. 331
  • Rita Oliveri, 'Richard Hawkey, a Camden pioneer', p. 334
  • Janice Johnston, 'Toc H, caring for people', p. 336
  • Julie Wrigley, 'Eliza Pearson, Camden's first postmistress', p. 338
  • Rita Oliveri, 'George Armour, bushman and beekeeper', p. 340
  • Jenny Akers, 'The Clissold family, Seven generations in Cobbitty and district', p. 343
  • Pauling Downing, 'The loss of a child, our early settlers grief', p.348
Vol 2, No 7, March 2009
  • Gabrielle Gwyther, The Lifestyles War and the 'Aspirationals' of Sydney's West p. 236
  • Ian Willis, Oran Park. p. 246
  • Ian Willis, The finishing line for Oran Park Raceway Control Tower. p. 251
  • Peter Mylrea, Camden-Campbelltown Railway. p. 254
  • Rita Oliveri, Camden High School English Master. p. 264
  • Jenny Akers, Recollections of Ina Cameron (nee Hearne). p. 267
  • Pauline Downing, 'Rose Cottage', 14 Barsden Street, Camden. p. 272
  • Rita Oliveri, Marguerite Stewart Tucker (1894-1961). p. 280
Vol 2, No 6, September 2008
  • Ian Willis, '2008 President's Report Camden Historical Society Inc' p.186
  • Ian Willis, 'Camden'. p.195
  • PJ Mylrea, 'The Centenary of the Royal Foresters' Hall'. p.204
  • Jenny Akers, 'Recollections of Burnham Grove'. p.214
  • PJ Mylrea, '125-147 Argyle Street, Camden'. p.223
Vol 2, No 5, March 2008
  • Cathy Shepherd, 'Editorial'. 138
  • P Mylrea, 'Gas and Electricity in Camden'. p.139
  • J Wrigley, 'Vale, Dick Nixon, a eulogy' p.155
  • S Pacchiarotta, 'Early Medical Instruments'. p.158
  • I Willis, 'A Conversation with Joyce Thorn'. p.165

Vol 2, No 4, September 2007. 50th Anniversary Edition.
  • Ian Willis, '2007 Presidents Report'.
  • Betty Scott and Ian Willis, 'Objects and Their Stories, Cottage Furniture, 1930s Kitchen Chair'.
  • John Wrigley, 'Camden Historical Society, Its Second Twenty Five Years, 1982-2007'.
  • Ian Willis, 'Fifty Years of Local History, Camden Historical Society, 1957-2007', Address at the 50th Anniversary Meeting, July 2007.
  • Pauline Downing, 'Beep!..The Emu'.
  • Ian Willis, 'Historical Society Celebrates 50 Years', Address, Civic Reception, 20 July 2007.
  • Minutes of the Foundation Meeting', Camden Historical Society, 24 July 1957.
  • Minutes of the First Ordinary General Meeting', Camden Historical Society, 24 July 1957.
  • Anne Oehme and Ian Willis, 'Memories of Summer Holidays, Hillview, Lodges Rd, Elderslie, 1940s'.
  • David Constantine, 'Development of Impassion Restaurant', Address, 50th Anniversary Dinner, 15 August 2007.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'A History of Dairy Farming in the Camden District'.

Vol. 2, No. 3, March 2007.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'The Birth, Growth and Demise of Picture Theaters in Camden'.
  • Pauline Downing, 'Sharman's Boxing Troupe'.
  • Julie Wrigley, 'History of the Camden Branch of Save the Children 1973 to 2006'.
  • J.W. Jefferis, 'Memories of Living in Macaria 1938-1952'.
  • Pauline Downing, 'Aussie Roofing History Began With Bark'.
  • Dick Nixon and Peter Milrea, 'Frozen Rabbits and the Camden Freezing Works'.

Vol. 2, No. 2, September 2006.
  • Ian Willis, 'President's Report 2006'.
  • Pauline Dowling, 'Rainwater, The Stuff of Life'.
  • Karen Farmer, 'The Life and Health of John and Elizabeth Macarthur and Their Children'.

Vol. 2, No. 1, March 2006.
  • John Wrigley, 'Death of Nan Blattman, A Gracious Lady'.
  • John Wrigley, 'Owen Blattman OAM, Museum Stalwart Passes'.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'Swimming in the Nepean River at Camden'.
  • Don Baker, 'Recollections of Teaching at Camden Central School, 1950-1956'.

Vol. 1, No. 10, September 2005.
  • John Wrigley, 'President's Report'.
  • Ian Willis, '"The Gentry and the Village", Camden , 1800-1939'.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'Some Photographers of Camden'.

Vol 1, No. 9, March 2005.
  • RE Nixon, 'Reminiscences of Argyle Street in the 1920s and 1930s'.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'Military Activities in Camden in the Late 1800s'.
  • Pauline Downing, 'Patent Cures and Medicines, Australian Home Journal, 1932'.

Vol 1, No. 8, September 2004.
  • John Wrigley, 'President's Annual Report'.
  • RE Nixon, 'Where Have All the Little Churches Gone?'
  • Peter Mylrea, 'Bridges Crossing the Nepean River at Camden'.
  • Colin and Agnes Mills, 'Bransby's Cottage, A Camden Colonial Home, Part 5, Owners and Occupiers, The Crown vs Ann and Sarah Norris'.

Vol 1, No. 7, March 2004.
  • John Wrigley, 'Building The Collection'.
  • RE Nixon, 'Improving Literacy in Camden in the Nineteenth Century'.
  • Ian Willis, 'Camden At War, Second World War, 1939-1945, A Brief Overview'.

Vol 1, No. 6, September 2003.
  • John Wrigley, 'The President's Report'.
  • Colin and Agnes Mills, 'Bransby's Cottage, A Camden Colonial Home, Part 4, Owners and Occupiers, George Bransby'.
  • RE Nixon, 'Some of the Earlier Recreations and Sports in Camden'.
  • Ray Herbert, 'A Brief History of Studley Park'.

Vol. 1, No. 5, March 2002.
  • Don Gapes, 'Thomas Barker and the Maryland Winery'.
  • RE Nixon and Peter Mylrea, 'The Telephone Comes to Camden'.
  • Colin and Agnes Mills, 'Bransby's Cottage, A Camden Colonial Home, Part 3, Owners and Occupiers, The Early Years'.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'What is the Origin of the Name Mount Annan?'

Vol. 1 No. 4, September 2002.
  • Peter Hayward, 'President's Report'.
  • Colin and Agnes Mills, 'Bransby's Cottage, A Camden Colonial Home, Part 2, The Restoration'.
  • Pauline Downing and RE Nixon, 'The Bells of St Johns'.
  • Peter Mylea, '"Perpetuated" Errors and the Identification of Pyramid Hill'.
  • John Wrigley, 'Hugh McCrae, Australian Poet'.

Vol. 1, No. 3, March 2002.
  • Thomas Herbert, 'Camden in the Early Days'.
  • RE Nixon, 'Wheat Growing in Camden'.
  • Colin Clark, 'Glimpses of Camden From 1934, Part 2'.

Vol. 1, No. 2, September 2001.
  • Colin Clark, 'Glimpses of Camden from 1934, Part 1'.
  • Peter Hayward, 'Federation Exhibition at Camden Museum'.
  • Colin and Agnes Mills, 'Bransby's Cottage, A Camden Colonial Home, Part 1, The Building'.

Vol. 1, No. 1, 2001.
  • Peter Mylrea, 'Camden Historical Society, Its First 25 Years, 1957-1982'.
  • RE Nixon, '"Teamster's Memorial" Yerrandarie Silver Ore'.
  • John Wrigley, 'Federation Exhibition at Camden Museum'
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