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The History Buff Blog
The Local Studies Team at Campbelltown City Library have been blogging since way back in 2011 and are still going strong. A large community of loyal readers enjoy these regular insights into Campbelltown's history.
Read our latest History Buff blog post and share your comments here.
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Last train on Camden railway line between Campbelltown and Camden on 1st January 1963
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"Federal Hotel", corner of Queen Street and Railway Street, Campbelltown
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"Emily Cottage", Old Menangle Road, Campbelltown
Local Studies
Physical Collection
Campbelltown City Library offers:
- Books and periodicals
- Local newspapers on microfilm
- Environmental impact statements and conservation plans
- Community organisation archives
- Historical minutes of Ingleburn and Campbelltown Councils
- Parish maps and subdivision plan
- Manuscripts and family papers
Resources may only be used within the library as they are generally unique, but copies can be made of most materials.
A number of tools are available to help with your research. If you feel unsure of how to proceed, feel free to ask the library staff for assistance. For lengthy, in depth local history research enquiries please make an appointment with the Local Information Librarian on (02) 4645 4431.
Campbelltown has a long, interesting and sometimes strange history. This podcast uncovers stories that contribute to its quirky reputation. Join host Andrew Allen and his guests as they explore Campbelltown and it's rich and sometimes curious history.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, and Spotify.
Join us for a journey through time and experience the life of wonderful buildings which once proudly stood before today's streetscape on Queen Street, Campbelltown in New South Wales. |
Oral histories with people of Campbelltown serving with the Australian forces during wartime including Reg Hulbert, John Jess, Jack Phillips, Peter Smith, Clarrie Graham, Alfred Wright, Kangaroo March. |
Campbelltown Population Statistics Community profile information, including social atlas and population forecasts can be found on Campbelltown City Council's Community Profile. |
Prominent Local People in Our History Read through biographical information of the prominent people from Campbelltown's past including Frederick Fisher, H.J Daley, Mayors of Campbelltown 1948 to present and more. |
Explore Campbelltown's streets and compare today's street view with images of the same places from our past. |
The story of Frederick Fisher and his ghost has been documented by many, including Charles Dickens, but Downing’s account, told in over 300 typewritten pages, must be the most meticulously researched. |
Oral history interviews with long-term Campbelltown residents. |
Campbelltown Recollections: stories from our past Video series of interviews with residents of Campbelltown. |
With over 10,000 historical photos dating from the early 1800's our historical photograph collection features people, places, events, industry and landscapes - all now searchable in our new catalogue. |