Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society, Inc
Glenalvon – Our Home
Discover it’s beauty and take a virtual tour of Glenalvon House
People & Places
The people and places that are Campbelltown
Campbelltown Stories
Stories and observations by, and of, Campbelltown’s residents
Looking Back
Historical images from the Society’s library
Special thanks to Jeff Hunter for arranging this and sharing the great news.For those who followed the 23 Oct 26 post by Finegrain Photography (Matt Hunt) regarding the bowl (the Rose Bowl) engraved with the names of ten Australian men who fought in WW1, I would like you all to know that the Rose Bowl is now safely back in Australia, permanently, and will soon be on display at the Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society. Keep an eye on their FB site Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society for further information as it become available. On behalf of all the Longhurst, Hagan, Wilkinson, Willis descendants and others mentioned named on the Rose Bowl I want to humbly thank Matt Hunt (Finegrain Photography) for his understanding, generosity, helpfulness and prompt actions in (reluctantly) parting with the Rose Bowl and allowing it to come back to Australia from whence it originated. Thankyou Matt. Why reluctant? Matt bought the Rose Bowl with money his wife Arantxa gave him as a birthday present. Let’s hope Arantxa also understands and that Matt is off the hook! Matt and Arantxa, thank you so much. Jeff Hunter on behalf of all the Longhy, Wilko, Hagan, Willis n connected others .
Flashback Friday: Pictured is Jack Hepher on a penny-farthing in Queen Street for the sesquicentenary celebrations in 1970. Besides his love for penny-farthings, Jack was a keen and successful bicycle racer and ran a bike shop in Queen Street.#localhistory #CampbelltownNSW #macarthurnsw #HistoricalPhotographs #FlashbackFriday
Fisher’s Ghost Parade and Festival, Saturday 31st October 2026.The parade successfully returned after a few years, and there was fun and games in the garden of Glenalvon House before and after parade. The photos tell the story –
More activities at Glenalvon today. 12 to 2, then closed for the Parade, then open again from 4 to 6.
Glenalvon is opening at 12 today, closing at 2 while the Fisher's Ghost Parade is on, then opening again at 4pm.
Flashback Friday: Floats have assembled in a paddock before the 1977 Fisher's Ghost Parade. This scene was located where today's Council carpark is located, bordered by the railway line, Broughton Street and Queen Street.#HistoricalPhotographs #campbelltownnsw #MacarthurNSW #localhistory #FlashbackFriday
Fisher’s Ghost parade returns this Saturday 31st and Glenalvon will be open!Starting at 12pm to 2pm and then closing so our volunteers can enjoy the parade. Reopen at 4pm through to 6pm.So before or after the festivities in Queen Street it is a short walk up Lithgow Street to Glenalvon House.There will be games for the children in the garden, including: Hopscotch, hula hoops, quoits, skipping ropes, colouring table.Also have your photo taken in an historic themed photo-board.
It was a full house in the cottage at Glenalvon on Saturday 24th October, for the launch of the latest edition of Grist Mills. Titled “Out and About; The Police Station in Campbelltown.” Edited by Julie Crowley, it features interviews, memories and stories of four local Police Officers and their families, all names many residents will remember.The cover story is from an interview with Pete Barrett, and there are memories from Virginia and Cleone (the Little twins), Dusty Miller and the late Bob Gollan. A video link with Peter Barrett was watched by relatives, members and friends as Peter was unable to join us. The twins Virginia Bult and Cleone McAllister live in Deniliquin so were unable to travel.The journal is available through the Society website or from Glenalvon on open days. You can also order by emailing se*******@******rg.au It is $10 per copy plus $4 postage.
Many thanks to Daryl Hadkins for converting over 40 DVDs, CDs, VHS, cassettes etc and storing them on a USB, then they are stored on our Society hard drive. A huge job. If anyone else would like to do some it would certainly help.
It started with Tic Tac. Today, about 15 million kilograms of Nutella leave Ferrero’s Lithgow factory each year. As the plant turns 50, its workers share the story behind one of the city’s most familiar employers.Get the full story: www.lithgowmercury.com.au/story/9378987/nutella-factory-in-lithgow-marks-50-years-of-sweet-success/
Flashback Friday:Floodwaters lap at the old bridge at Menangle. This shot was taken on 29 January 1978.Slide donated by Trevor Richardson#MenangleNSW #localhistory #HistoricPhotos #CampbelltownNSW #macarthurnsw
Devonshire Tea and Open Day at Glenalvon House this morning.
Flashback Friday:Children enjoying a dip in the pool at Bradbury in 1968. Originally named the Campbelltown Swimming Centre, it was officially opened the year before. Today it's known as the Gordon Fetterplace Aquatic Centre. 📸 Photograph: Fairfax Collection #LocalHistory #MacarthurNSW #CampbelltownNSW #FlashbackFriday #HistoricalPhotographs
Devonshire Teas at Glenalvon on Sunday 18th October.Before or after your stroll through beautiful Glenalvon Historic House, enjoy a delicious Devonshire Tea with 2 scones, jam and cream with tea or coffee for just $10!The members of Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society and CWA – Campbelltown Branch look forward to welcoming you from 10am to 1pm.Also visit the Handmade & Homegrown Market in Lithgow Street.
Grist Mills launch.The next edition of Grist Mills features memories of growing up in the police house and stories of police officers who served at the station in Railway Street.All welcome at Glenalvon.
Flashback Friday:Leapfrogging was a way of life for children back in the sixties and seventies. This is Evergreen Avenue, Sherwood Hills before it became Bradbury and it’s the spring of 1968. Two boys can be identified, Graham Hague on the left and a Norman Campbell.Photo: Fairfax Collection#FlashbackFriday #localhistory #nswpubliclibraries #historicalphotos #MacarthurNSW #CampbelltownNSW #MacarthurNSW
Glenalvon is open until 1.00 today. There are more volunteers at the moment than visitors so come on down for a wander.
Getting Married
Wedding with ambience at romantic Glenalvon
The Society Shop
Our online shop for the purchase of our publications
The Kernel
The official newsletter of the Campbelltown & Airds Historical Society, inc.
Upcoming Events
Sydney Investigation Ghost Hunting Tours (SIGHT) Tour
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sydney Investigation Ghost Hunting Tours (SIGHT). Contact: Jeanette – 0466 917 666.
Glenalvon Open Day – Coinciding with Handmade and Homegrown Markets.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Glenalvon Open Day – Coinciding with Handmade and Homegrown Markets.
CAHS General Meeting.
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
CAHS General Meeting. Speaker: Brenda Inglis-Powell. Topic: Convicted to Freedom – the story of William and Hannah Bursill.
CAHS and CDFHS Christmas Party
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Christmas time is almost here and you are invited to: The combined celebration of the Family History & Historical Societies of Campbelltown. Glenalvon House, 8 Lithgow Street, Campbelltown Tickets $15.00 […]
Glenalvon House closed to the public. The Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
December 14 – February 1, 2027
Glenalvon House closed to the public. The Campbelltown and Airds Historical Society wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!