Knowledge Commons | John Buaas | Group Activity https://hcommons.org/members/jwbuaas62/activity/groups/ Public group activity feed of which John Buaas is a member. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:40:55 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 d51cdc129449b437bd9f10e8c8113753 Katharine Lemessy started the topic CFP: Open Educational Resources in Caribbean Studies in the forum Latin America and the Caribbean https://hcommons.org/groups/latin-america-and-the-caribbean/forum/topic/cfp-open-educational-resources-in-caribbean-studies-9/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:54:45 -0500 Call for Proposals Fall 2024 (English) 

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Submit proposals by April 14, 2025 at 11:59PM EST via Application Form

The Digital Library of the Caribbean (dLOC) is pleased to announce its third call for open educational resources (OER) in Caribbean studies. Please see the 2024 and 2023 stipend recipients and read…[Read more]

]]> 062a4c6e58bbabac801a13d9761eafde Ian Willis deposited Exploring ‘Just the Two of Us’ at Tegel Gallery 581 in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1902199/ Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:00:13 -0400 This blog post explores a new exhibition at the Tegel Gallery 581 in Cobbitty, NSW, called 'Just the Two of Us'. It features 100 paintings by local artists Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston. This collection reflects their artistic journeys and love for the Camden countryside and their travels. The exhibition runs until 27 October 2024, excluding…[Read more]

]]> 0 ad23c9ba59fb8c2df4fb7d814fa4df80 Ian Willis deposited Exploring Camden Realism: Art as storytelling in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1902148/ Sun, 20 Oct 2024 03:00:12 -0400 This blog post explores Camden Realism, an art style emerging in the Macarthur region, characterized by storytelling through representational artworks. Artists like Nola Tegel and Patricia Johnston, influenced by Alan Baker, capture local history and change. Exhibitions at Campbelltown Arts Centre showcase their work, reflecting the evolving…[Read more]

]]> 0 7bc5b1f9a799e319e08f9916f72806f6 Ian Willis deposited Exhibition Notes: Hardy Wilson’s Old Colonial Architecture 1924-2024, University of Sydney Library in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1901505/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 03:00:12 -0400 This bulletin article provides an overview of the exhibition Hardy Wilson’s Old Colonial Architecture 1924-2024 at the University of Sydney Library. William Hardy Wilson was an architect, artist, and author of profound importance in architectural history in Australia, despite his odious views on race and politics in the late 1920s and 1930s. The e…[Read more]

]]> 0 58e583c881844193196221b617adfa8c Ali Shehzad Zaidi deposited Dreamer of Tomorrow in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1901087/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:00:57 -0400 This essay examines the stellar, wind, eagle, and light imagery in Muneer Niazi’s “Futility,” “Now is Not the Time,” “Signaling to a Friendly Star to Keep Shining,” and “Horizons.

]]> 0 fd9a4058b1166286599ab1523e4da751 Ian Willis deposited Camden Police Station and Residence in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1901077/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 03:00:25 -0400 This newspaper article examines policing in the Camden district of NSW. Policing was an integral part of the NSW colony, as was the building of residences for the local police constables and premises to keep offenders. Policing started in the Camden village in 1840, with the first police presence at the Nepean River crossing in 1804. With the…[Read more]

]]> 0 b10e59606f056d0fea2aa4a1a2eb4382 Ian Willis deposited Revitalizing John Street: A Vision for Community Placemaking in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1900967/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:16:23 -0400 This blog post explores a proposal to transform John Street in Camden into an Italian-style piazza, enhancing community bonding and social capital. By activating and enhancing various existing and under-utilised elements, this revitalized space could foster deeper connections among residents and serve as a vibrant, meaningful heart for the town.

]]> 0 e94bcf7f4a6c29a1af4df2ef6e608b5f Ian Willis deposited Unveiling Hardy Wilson’s architectural legacy and his influence on Camden’s aesthetics in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1900825/ Sat, 05 Oct 2024 03:00:17 -0400 This blog post examines the role of William Hardy Wilson, a largely unrecognized architect and artist, who authored The Cow Pasture Road in 1920, impacting Camden's cultural narrative. His work celebrates colonial architecture and aesthetics, leading to a recent exhibition at the University of Sydney Library, which explores his dual legacy as both…[Read more]

]]> 0 debd4f06ac3e9380bc8e58e696bbec84 Ian Willis deposited Camden History Journal September 2024 v5n8 in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1899677/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 03:00:28 -0400 CAMDEN HISTORY, Journal of the Camden Historical Society Inc. Ian Willis (editor). Contents: Kellee Cordina, ‘Celebrating the life of Neidra Hill AM’, p.357; Dianne Matterson, ‘Government Savings Bank: Camden Branch’, p.362; Zoe McPherson, ‘Always was, always will be, wasn’t easy’, p. 370; Paula Muir, ‘The Elizabethan Way’, p. 376; Jacques Mich…[Read more]

]]> 0 f599a1e8bed4a4c58f445552b2455756 Ian Willis deposited Force or Face, Community Consultation in Local Government in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1898618/ Fri, 13 Sep 2024 03:00:13 -0400 Trust and understanding in the community engagement process are considered by many an essential part of a successful urban planning process. Yet these issues have proved problematic for the stakeholders in one New South Wales local government area.
This paper examines a case study of a community engagement process in New South Wales which has…[Read more]

]]> 0 d0c5a9b4c7f6ccc216edcdf64a722698 Ali Shehzad Zaidi deposited Voice of the Forgotten in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1898197/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 03:00:15 -0400 This article discusses the sea imagery in Ahmed Faraz’s poem “Spray on the Eagle’s Pinion,” which appears here in a previously unpublished translation by Daud Kamal. Two other poems, “Siege” and “Remorse” exemplify the defiance and revolt that characterizes Faraz’s dissident poetry during the eleven years of General Zia-ul-Haq’s military regime.

]]> 0 4546590a38ad1193b6990c2b883fdf10 Ian Willis deposited Hawaii arrives in Camden in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1898150/ Sun, 08 Sep 2024 03:00:12 -0400 This newspaper article examines the arrival of Hawaiian music and dance after sweeping the rest of the country on the stage, at the movie and broadcast across the radio waves. The craze of the 1920s and 1930s was centred on hula dancing and the steel guitar. The first mention of Hawaiian culture in Camden occurred in 1925 when young Daphne Butt…[Read more]

]]> 0 bbea1f2daef543ca5862dbe67d1a0153 Ian Willis deposited Explore Unlock Camden 2024: Uncover Camden’s Rich History in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1898105/ Sat, 07 Sep 2024 03:01:05 -0400 This blog post explores how Unlock Camden is back in 2024, offering a celebration of the town's history and culture. The event, scheduled for September 28th, will feature a variety of activities, including historical re-enactments, art demonstrations, musical performances, and guided walking tours. The event aims to promote the area's historic…[Read more]

]]> 0 fa7045c72d2e4a0959e2abb67bf576c5 Ian Willis deposited History Week 2024, ‘The Memory Landscape of the Cowpastures’, Ian Willis in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1898032/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 03:00:13 -0400 Australia Historical Association Newsletter 5 September 2024
History Week 2024, ‘The Memory Landscape of the Cowpastures’, Ian Willis
Camden Library, John Street, Camden, Saturday 7 September 2024, 1.00pm AEST
In this talk, Dr Ian Willis OAM will offer a new look at the Cowpastures story in the Macarthur region. Ian will use examples of mem…[Read more]

]]> 0 b52764c7555c4b052b502b79b3b6adb2 Aleksandra Fostikov deposited Metoh manastira Konče kroz prizmu povelje cara Uroša i Končanskog praktika – prilog ubikaciji poseda in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1897887/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:01:19 -0400 Metoh manastira Konče nalazio se u dolini Krive Lakavice, u neposrednoj okolini samog manastira posvećenog Svetom Stefanu. Podatke o metohu donose svega dva dokumenta. Prvi je povelja cara Uroša, kojom potvrđuje dar velikog vojvode Nikole Stanjevića Hilandaru iz 1366. godine, a u kojoj se poimenice navodi 14 sela. Končanski praktik, to jest popis…[Read more]

]]> 0 d6403e10890307f0749711158481749d Aleksandra Fostikov deposited Метох манастира Конче кроз призму повеље цара Уроша и Кончанског практика – прилог убикацији поседа in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1897885/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:01:13 -0400 Метох манaстира Конче налазио се у долини Криве Лакавице, у непосредној околини самог манастира посвећеног Светом Стефану. Податке о метоху доносе свега два документа. Први је повеља цара Уроша, којом потврђује дар великог војводе
Николе Стањевића Хиландару из 1366. године, а у којој се поименице наводи 14 села. Кончански практик, то јест п…[Read more]

]]> 0 621891bb64e594480782e6d685afaf5f Ian Willis deposited Why does the sale of a local church create community angst? What is going on? in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1897545/ Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:00:22 -0400 This blog post examines the sale of church land, which has sparked community angst, particularly at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Bankstown. The proposed heritage listing has led to concerns about redevelopment and closure. Similar issues have arisen in Tasmania, where local church sales have evoked strong emotional and historical attachments. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 6e9b26a3fb465af6afe07544961f3015 Ian Willis deposited Back to Belgenny 2024, a festival of living history in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1897199/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:01:12 -0400 This blog post examines the 2024 Back to Belgenny festival at Belgenny Farm in South Camden. The festival showcased living history with reenactments, traditional trades, and stalls selling arts and crafts of the past. Activities included sheepdog trials, live music, vintage cars, and guided history tours of the site. The farm represents settler…[Read more]

]]> 0 8660edaf42ece2c4420a585e8f36c546 Ian Willis deposited Australia Day 1915 in Camden: Record-breaking Wartime Fundraiser in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1897196/ Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:01:02 -0400 This blog post examines the story of mid-1915, when the Camden Patriotic Fund took over Australia Day fundraising, directing proceeds to the Red Cross for Australian wounded. Supporting the Camden Red Cross, the fund raised substantial funds through various events. Meanwhile, on a national scale, Australia Day's significance evolved, and in 1915,…[Read more]

]]> 0 c5f89757f998c2f9666489f2d41c502c Ian Willis deposited Australia Day 1918, Red Cross Fundraising Activities in Camden in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1897126/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:00:27 -0400 This blog post examines Australia Day fundraisers in 1918, which were crucial in supporting the war effort. There were various activities, such as selling badges, public subscriptions, prayer services, lectures, and doorknocks. The Camden Red Cross raised a significant amount, as did the Menangle and Narellan branches. The total effort amounted to…[Read more]

]]> 0 e801c64d499a29a77ed52ad75a891564 Ian Willis deposited Menangle, A Historic English-Style Estate Village in Camden Park in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1896785/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:01:09 -0400 This blog post outlines a brief history of the village of Menangle. The village is situated within the Camden district and reflects an English-style private estate village that has evolved over 150 years. Embodying rural Englishness, it has experienced both prosperity and decline, closely tied to the history of the Camden Park estate. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 b62123668ee2276ee1bd96324254732f Ian Willis deposited Camden Police Station and Residence: A Historical Landmark in Camden in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1895955/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:00:33 -0400 This blog post is about the Camden Police Station, a single-storey brick building designed by colonial architect James Barnet in the late 19th century. It has historical significance as the centre of the Police District, with well-preserved features such as the corrugated iron-hipped roof and carved timber posts. It is no longer used as a police station.

]]> 0 990400a4f4ad4769aebc2aa5b5e008fd Ian Willis deposited Red Cross ladies contributed to the war effort in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1895945/ Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:00:17 -0400 This newspaper article outlines the foundation of the Red Cross in the country town of Camden, NSW, at the outbreak of World War One in August 1914. The new organisation attracted conservative women who wanted to exercise their agency and support the war effort through sewing, knitting, cooking and spinning for God, the King, and the Country. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 e4bb5179f2a309b44e80d8321059335f Ian Willis deposited History of Camden Chinese Market Gardeners: Resilience, Innovation, and Struggles in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1894882/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:00:16 -0400 The presentation at Camden Rotary Club details the significant contributions and challenges faced by Chinese market gardeners in Camden. It sheds light on their resilience, innovation, discrimination, and impact on the local economy. The book "A History of Camden Chinese Market Gardeners 1899-1993" emphasizes their agency, making an important…[Read more]

]]> 0 190bc51d3224f7323cf49abbb6d69c34 Ian Willis deposited Camden Town Centre Enhancement Strategy: Stakeholder Concerns and Community Engagement in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1894821/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:01:40 -0400 The community consultation process for the 2014 Camden Town Centre Enhancement Strategy has sparked controversy and concern among residents and stakeholders. Pieter Versluis and others express frustration and distrust towards Camden Council's decision-making process and lack of genuine consultation. The proposed strategy, including a controversial…[Read more]

]]> 0 31b24c8a97f0863431be2b67d3b041fe Ian Willis deposited Exploring Historical Themes: Pictorial History Camden & District Presentation Summary in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1894813/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:01:11 -0400 This presentation examined the role of the historian and researcher and presented the importance of history and the role of a historian. Dr Ian Willis discussed the significance of historical consciousness and collective memory, emphasizing the role of a historian as a researcher, analyst, interpreter, and storyteller. The presentation also…[Read more]

]]> 0 81d47b9551ccaf2a7e17c248f18ce5ce Ian Willis deposited The 'Pansy' once chugged through Camden in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1894811/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:01:00 -0400 This newspaper article tells the story of one of the most frequent memories of the Camden area by locals and visitors alike. This is the Camden branch line and its famous locomotive 'Pansy'.

]]> 0 18779de2196fbf2df23b9070c8786413 Ian Willis deposited Burragorang Coalfields: From Prosperity to Closure in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1894468/ Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:00:17 -0400 This blog post briefly examines the history of the Burragorang Valley's coalfield, which spanned from the early 1800s to the closure of the last operational mine in 2000. The community relied on coal for jobs, but the inevitable end affected the region. International mining companies became involved, and electricity transformed mining processes.…[Read more]

]]> 0 489491fb3c82829eb6c65959ab16fe5d Ian Willis deposited Camden Teacher Trainee Camp 1921: Insights into 1920s Teacher Training in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1893019/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:00:22 -0400 This blog post examines the Camden Trainee Teacher Camps held at the Camden Showground in the early 1920s. Using a family history approach, it builds the story of the camp using a case study of one of the student teachers, Lottie Dean.
In the early 1920s, young women like Lottie Dean participated in teacher training camps in Camden, NSW. The…[Read more]

]]> 0 4d50aed78a7e19331bd7750c8a98d993 Ian Willis deposited The Cowpastures Region 1795-1840 in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1891544/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:00:12 -0400 This newspaper article is about the Cowpastures Region, which emerged as a regional concept in the late 18th century. It starts with the story of the cattle that escaped from the Sydney colony in 1788 and were brought to New South Wales by the First Fleet. The region is a cultural construct of European settler society. It was based on the…[Read more]

]]> 0 09a99a1667c7c2e56caf45a6fffbcb3e Ian Willis deposited Exploring Camden's Railway Heritage: Pansy and Its Timeless Stories in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1891467/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:00:50 -0400 This blog post explores the story of the Camden branch line, with its famous locomotive Pansy, which holds a special place in the memories of locals and visitors. From 1882 to 1963, it served as a lifeline for the community, transporting goods, passengers, and even wartime heroes. Despite its eventual closure, remnants of the line can still be seen today.

]]> 0 e019059e9a416465bfafc930b98a1f06 Ian Willis deposited Exploring Camden's Railway Heritage: Pansy and Its Timeless Stories in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1891463/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 03:00:41 -0400 This blog post explores the story of the Camden branch line, with its famous locomotive Pansy, which holds a special place in the memories of locals and visitors. From 1882 to 1963, it served as a lifeline for the community, transporting goods, passengers, and even wartime heroes. Despite its eventual closure, remnants of the line can still be seen today.

]]> 0 f4bebb9ef21c44b54f750990a9606a07 Ian Willis deposited Connecting Community: John Street and the Art of Placemaking in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1890667/ Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:00:02 -0400 This blog post examines how John Street in Camden embodies the concept of 'place' defined by various scholars. The precinct holds significance for the community, influencing their identity and emotional attachment. It possesses the potential for placemaking through cultural traditions, memorials, and events. Leverage of these elements can enhance…[Read more]

]]> 0 514567048b973aa89e7a5c3053375d21 Ian Willis deposited Narellan 'Gayline' Drive-In Movie Theatre, a touch of modernism in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1889565/ Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:00:15 -0400 This blog post examines the story of the Narellan Gayline Drive-In Movie Theatre. It was a defining feature of the local 1960s-1980s culture, offering a relaxed, family-friendly movie experience. The drive-in's success peaked in the early 1970s but eventually closed in 1990 due to changing lifestyles and real estate development. It provided a…[Read more]

]]> 0 c5e29283f3b598e9372583e2214cced1 Ian Willis deposited LiddellWORKS, art in action in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1889284/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:00:19 -0400 This blog examines the closure of the Liddell Power Station NSW through artworks.
The closure of Liddell Power Station in 2023 sparked artistic creations in the Hunter Valley. Sixteen artists generated artworks exploring the station's legacy. The power station, operational since the early 1970s, contributed significantly to the region's…[Read more]

]]> 0 036398fdf6999782878a7aa15fda1737 Ian Willis deposited Art prize launched creative landscape in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1889010/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 03:00:29 -0400 This newspaper article reports on a new exhibition at the Alan Baker Art Gallery Macaria 37 John St Camden, displaying some of the past winners of the Camden Art Prize. The Camden Art Prize was initiated in 1975 as an acquisitive art prize aiming to create a collection. This collection now includes over 200 artworks and has been displayed at the…[Read more]

]]> 0 890665ac3d195642bc28e2581da8253e Ian Willis deposited Four bridges at the river crossing in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1886921/ Thu, 23 May 2024 03:00:19 -0400 This newspaper article examines the four bridges at the Ford on the Nepean River at the entry point to the country town of Camden NSW. Access to the southern side of the Nepean River has been an issue since European settlement and the discovery of the Wild Cattle in 1795. Governor Hunter named the area the Cowpastures, and it became a restricted…[Read more]

]]> 0 43a2edf2b4385b8ebc002582f56792db Ian Willis deposited Camden Art Prize, an acquisitive collection in the local artistic landscape in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1886831/ Wed, 22 May 2024 03:00:15 -0400 This blog post examines the history of the Camden Art Prize, which was initiated in 1975 as an acquisitive art prize aiming to create a collection. This collection now includes over 200 artworks and has been displayed at the Alan Baker Art Gallery. The prize has had many notable judges and dignitaries present at its exhibitions. Some of the…[Read more]

]]> 0 bc17159ca777fd52b73773d42e3f1bc2 Ian Willis deposited Volunteer Expo, an exceptional networking event in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1886663/ Mon, 20 May 2024 03:00:15 -0400 This blog post examines the Volunteer Expo at the Julia Reserve Community Centre, Oran Park, NSW, which showcased local community organizations during National Volunteer Week. The event aimed to promote volunteering and featured 36 organizations. The expo provided networking opportunities and highlighted the importance of social capital and…[Read more]

]]> 0 2b4ad12df94a2067e13e7f4a2d0f3fcd Ian Willis deposited The Rotolactor, a Menangle milking marvel in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1886417/ Fri, 17 May 2024 03:00:18 -0400 This blog post examines the Rotolactor, a pioneering milking marvel at Camden Park Estate, NSW, mesmerising visitors in the mid-20th century. With declining profits and urban development, it ceased operation in 1977, later becoming the focus of a successful 2017 festival. Its nostalgic appeal drew conflicting interests, with developers eyeing…[Read more]

]]> 0 0a4ffe79be8dfc05aba66963326deb6c Ian Willis deposited The glory of steam, Pansy, the Camden tram in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1886329/ Thu, 16 May 2024 03:00:30 -0400 This article is about the Campbelltown-Camden railway branch line between Campbelltown and Camden. It opened in 1882 and closed in 1963, and there are still relics of the line in spots along the old route. The locomotive, of which there were several, was affectionately known as Pansy. The line evokes memories of a glorious age of steam for…[Read more]

]]> 0 c34b47af9befec72f22912699bb6c3cc Ian Willis deposited Camden, the best preserved country town on the Cumberland Plain in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1886326/ Thu, 16 May 2024 03:00:16 -0400 This blog post examines the historic town of Camden, NSW, which architect Hector Abrahams hails as the best-preserved country town on Sydney's Cumberland Plain. Established in 1840, it offers a glimpse of Victorian and early 20th-century charm. Visitors can explore its heritage precinct, rural landscapes, and historic villages and relive the…[Read more]

]]> 0 6e0cf3c6c6c1c8446f27cf5d6bc5e9fe Ian Willis deposited Carinya homestead, part of lost Camden in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1885901/ Sat, 11 May 2024 03:02:35 -0400 This blog post examines Camden Council's decision to allow the demolition of the 1890 Carinya Cottage in Harrington Park in 2010. The decision was based on heritage reports that it lacked local significance and associative value. This decision reflects a larger issue of neglect for heritage in New South Wales, with a lack of protection for…[Read more]

]]> 0 d204f13c709bc0eec325f70442cdc201 Ian Willis deposited Garden Palace, showing the wonders of the age in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1885890/ Sat, 11 May 2024 03:01:30 -0400 This blog post discusses a massive fire at Macquarie Street, Sydney, in 1882 that destroyed the Garden Palace and its valuable contents, causing a significant loss of records and artefacts. The origin of the fire remains a mystery. The Palace was originally built for the Sydney International Exhibition in 1879.

]]> 0 7bc87413ad1bc04155b9c555f2e2506e Ian Willis deposited Interwar Camden, the heritage of a country town in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1885133/ Sat, 04 May 2024 03:00:17 -0400 This post examines the interwar period in Camden, NSW when the town experienced economic growth driven by the dairy and coal industries. The town's population grew by over 35%, making it a vital commercial and administrative centre. The Hume Highway and railway brought modern influences, leading to developments such as the motor industry, cinemas,…[Read more]

]]> 0 165a95e14f19ff27e36fbebc18f943f1 TALOS-AI4SSH (ERA Chair in Artificial Intelligence for Humanities and Social Sciences) posted an update in the group Artificial Intelligence: 🤖🆘 European Parliament’s Terminology Coordination Unit p […] https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1885033/ Fri, 03 May 2024 15:14:06 -0400 🤖🆘 European Parliament’s Terminology Coordination Unit posts on TOTh 2024 conference. 🆘🤖
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Register here: toth.…[Read more]

]]> 0 1342c9519ace8220db69f7140cdf4b1a Pramod Ranjan deposited शिमला की धड़कन लोअर बाजार [Lower Bazaar is the heartbeat of Shimla] in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1884678/ Wed, 01 May 2024 03:29:20 -0400 यह टिप्पणी 2005 में दैनिक भास्कर में छपी थी. जैसा की सभी लोग जानते है की पहाड़ों की रानी शिमला है, इस शहर की अपनी खूबसूरती है. रिज मैदान और माल रोड से नीचे उतरते हुए लोअर बाजार पहुंचते ही अलग रौनक दिखाई पड़ती है. यह लोअर बाजार ही है जो शिमला एवं आसपास के कस्बों में बसे आम लोगों की आवश्यकताओं को पूरा करता है.

इस टिप्पणी में शिमला की सुंदरता…[Read more]

]]> 0 b9339dc81626c67bfb044c3f52d1c67f Ian Willis deposited Yearning, Longing and The Remaking of Camden’s Identity: the myths and reality of ‘a country town idyll’. in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1884675/ Wed, 01 May 2024 03:29:13 -0400 This article discusses the concept of a "country town idyll" in Camden, an idealised version of a country town from an imagined past that uses history to construct imagery based on Camden's heritage buildings and other material fabrics. The paper delves into the origins of the idyll, examines its development, and investigates its validity in its…[Read more]

]]> 0 b1c7d5405c4e8df711a5de4567ca6cb5 Ian Willis deposited Camden, the making and remaking of familiar places in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1884647/ Wed, 01 May 2024 03:26:51 -0400 This presentation examines Sydney’s urban expansion into the local area (in Elderslie, Oran Park, South Camden), which threatens to destroy what is left of Camden's notion of being a country town.
Fact or fiction?
Many in the local community desire to retain Camden's image as a country town.
Is this just a dream, or is there some reality to t…[Read more]

]]> 0 e31e3a6acbba33a078c48093260a74a9 Pramod Ranjan deposited मणिपुर: धर्म की ऐतिहासिक प्रयोगशाला [Manipur: Historical Laboratory of Religion] in the group Place Studies https://hcommons.org/activity/p/1884629/ Wed, 01 May 2024 03:25:27 -0400 प्रमोद रंजन मणिपुर में मैतेइ और कुकी समुदायों के बीच तनाव से भड़की हिंसा के मूल कारणों को उजागर करते हैं। वे इस हिंसा में हिंदुत्व की राजनीति की भूमिका का गहन विश्लेषण करते हैं तथा "एक राष्ट्र, एक धर्म" के उसके एजेंडे को हिंसा को बढ़ावा देने के लिए दोषी ठहराते हैं।

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