@chn_willis

Historian and author of the Macarthur region of New South Wales from Indigenous stories to the urbanisation of the present. A local studies specialist.

 Macarthur Region, Sydney, NSW
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Joined November 2017
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Exploring Kitchenware Objects and Their Stories at the Camden Museum camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Exploring Kitchenware Objects and Their Stories at the Camden Museum

Kitchen objects serve as storytellers of women’s roles, cultural heritage, and domestic life. They represent historical survival and innovation in a gender-defined space, showcasing creativit…

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Camden Airfield and the RAAF Central Flying School camdenhistorynotes.com/2014/… via @chn_willis

Camden Airfield and the RAAF Central Flying School

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The Closure of Camden Courthouse: A Legal Legacy Lost camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis
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Sold Out! Highlights from Back to Belgenny 2026 Event camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Sold Out! Highlights from Back to Belgenny 2026 Event

The recent “Back to Belgenny Day” at Belgenny Farm attracted over 3,000 visitors, celebrating Australia’s agricultural heritage. The event featured reenactments, vintage machinery, and …

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Unlocking the stories of the dairy display at the Camden Museum camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Unlocking the stories of the dairy display at the Camden Museum

The Camden Museum’s dairy corner display chronicles the evolution of dairying in the Camden area from the 1890s to the 1970s, showcasing artifacts from smallholder and industrial farms, inclu…

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Discovering John Peat Reserve: A Hidden Gem camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Discovering John Peat Reserve: A Hidden Gem

John Peat Reserve, located on Chellaston Street along the Nepean River Trail, honors John Peat, a prominent builder in early 20th-century Camden. Despite its amenities, few recognize its name or si…

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The Role of Lists in Local History Writing camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

The Role of Lists in Local History Writing

The content explores the role of data lists in local history writing, highlighting how they serve as essential research tools for historians. While lists provide foundational facts, they lack narra…

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Whispering in the Wind: A Unique and Contemplative Art Installation in Camden camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Whispering in the Wind: A Unique and Contemplative Art Installation in Camden

A new art installation, “Whispering in the Wind,” has been unveiled along the Nepean River Trail in Camden, NSW. Created by artist Quinton Laws using recycled materials, the wind phone …

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Whispering in the Wind: A Unique and Contemplative Art Installation in Camden camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Whispering in the Wind: A Unique and Contemplative Art Installation in Camden

A new art installation, “Whispering in the Wind,” has been unveiled along the Nepean River Trail in Camden, NSW. Created by artist Quinton Laws using recycled materials, the wind phone …

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The History of Camden Vale Milk: A 20th Century Legacy camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis
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George Caley's 1804 Report on the Vaccary Forest camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis
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Camden's Anzac Precinct: A Historical Reflection camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Camden’s Anzac Precinct: A Historical Reflection

Camden’s World War One Anzac precinct, located in Macarthur Park, features a cenotaph, memorial gates, and war trophy guns that commemorate local soldiers’ sacrifices. The memorials were comp…

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Exploring 'By the River': A Public Art Installation in Camden camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Exploring ‘By the River’: A Public Art Installation in Camden

Danielle Mate’s art installation, “By the River,” adorning the stairs between Chellaston Reserve and Little Sandy footbridge, features a platypus motif that reflects local Indigen…

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Exploring Little Sandy: Camden's Hidden Gem camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Exploring Little Sandy: Camden’s Hidden Gem

Little Sandy, a cherished location on the Nepean River in Camden, is celebrated for its rich community history and the memories it holds for locals. Enhanced by the Camden Weir, it features a moder…

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🎸 September Window - a soothing jazz piece to accompany your quiet, rainy AI generation afternoon.gemini.google.com/share/4084…
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CIFA: A Legacy of Cultural Exchange in Camden camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis
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History and Impact of Camden Agricultural Research Facility camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/… via @chn_willis

Camden Park Agricultural Research Station: A 1985 Landscape Report Overview

In 1985, the NSW Government released a landscape report on Camden Park Agricultural Research Station, highlighting its cultural significance amid urban encroachment. It described a complex cultural…

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The Camden story is important to the construction of community identity and a sense of place. Individuals' memories are critical to this process and contribute significantly to Camden's community history. camdenhistorynotes.com/2026/…

Exploring the Camden story through collective memory and community history

The Camden story represents a rich tapestry of community history, emphasizing narratives from marginalized voices. It highlights how cultural memory, shaped through oral traditions and historical a…

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Camden Rotary Pioneer Mural: public art, a mural, a memorial wall and a wishing well camdenhistorynotes.com/2020/… via @chn_willis

Camden Rotary Pioneer Mural: public art, a mural, a memorial wall and a wishing well

The Camden Pioneer Mural, located near Camden Hospital, serves as a significant piece of public art reflecting the community’s history and identity. Conceived by the Camden Rotary Club, it ho…

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Somewhere over the rainbow 🌈 Up at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, the Horticulture team has sprinkled a little extra sparkle across the turf and trees for Mardi Gras with rainbow arches, flamboyant foliage and heart shaped blooms. 📸 Images: Mat Hardaker
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