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Friday, 19 May 2023
Louisa Fisher
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An amazing photograph came to light last week. The library was sent a remarkable image of Louisa Fisher- the sister of our famous ghost Fre...
Monday, 15 May 2023
The Collins family stores and Ingleburn
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The Collins family arrived in Ingleburn in 1884, having come from Gunning. William John Collins Snr had established a brickworks in Gunning ...
Monday, 1 May 2023
The Lamplighter
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Every day at dusk you would see him. He would walk around the quiet streets of Campbelltown carrying his small ladder and kerosene can with ...
Thursday, 23 March 2023
Earthquake!
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Campbelltown has had its share of natural disasters over the years, including floods, fire and even a tornado. However, reading about an ear...
Friday, 10 March 2023
Come for a Stroll
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I have always held a love of cemeteries. There is something calming about them. I disagree that they are places to avoid and that they are s...
Monday, 27 February 2023
Curious Campbelltown
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Many libraries are now discovering the popularity of podcasts and a number of metropolitan and state wide libraries have jumped on board. Ho...
Thursday, 9 February 2023
A Colourful Character
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Last year I gave a presentation to the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society titled Colourful Characters of Campbelltown. I included 18 ...
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