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Monday, 29 July 2019

Killed by Lightning

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It would have been a typically hot and steamy February morning in Campbelltown. By midday on Sunday, February 11 1883, the skies over the sm...
Friday, 12 July 2019

The Women's Rest Centre

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Long before parenting rooms became popular; there were women’s rest centres, buildings specifically built, often in the heart of town, for...
Friday, 5 July 2019

The Three Brothers

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A well-known landmark as you approach Campbelltown from the freeway is Hollylea House. This two-storey sandstock brick house was built by Na...
Friday, 21 June 2019

The Myths and Truths of Margaret Farley

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The story of John Farley is well-known, as the man who reputedly saw Fred Fisher’s ghost. His wife Margaret also has an interesting story. ...
Friday, 14 June 2019

Emma Hume's Diary

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A treasure we hold at the library is the diary of Emma Hume. Emma lived a large part of her life at 'Beulah' on the Appin Road, not ...
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Tuesday, 4 June 2019

Terrifying Train Trip

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Camden Train besides Narellan Road at Kenny Hill travelling towards Campbelltown in 1962 It's amazing to think that a steam train c...
Wednesday, 22 May 2019

Sister Haultain

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Recently I became aware of the name Helen Frances Jane Cynthia Haultain. Ingleburn RSL has a memorial park and plaque dedicated to her, and ...
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