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Camille
@squattersdaughter.bsky.social
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Independent film historian, writer and blogger at http://brooksieatthemovies.weebly.com. Vintage fashion enthusiast. Frequent dweller in past decades. Spent twelve years in the Pacific Northwest, now back in Australia. I also crochet!
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Deco of the Week #48: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: A whole Art Deco precinct - St Philips Housing Estate, Glebe (circa 1940). #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Several single-storey houses on Broughton St, Glebe. St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Close up of double storey house showing decorative stonework and tiling. St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Double storey apartment on Broughton St with decorative glass tile. St Philips Housing Estate (circa 1940), Glebe. Single storey dewlling with original fences and gates, showing decorative brickwork and tiling.
December 2, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Deco of the Week #47: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: 185 Burwood Rd, Burwood (circa 1938). #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), showing decorative curved brickwork on corner with Livingstone Rd. 185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), as seen from across Livingstone Rd. 185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), showing original 1930s storefronts and tilework. 185 Burwood St Burwood (circa 1938), as seen from Burwood Rd.
November 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Preparing a display of some of my Joy Howarth/Constance Worth memorabilia for tomorrow's presentation to the wonderful ladies of the Concord West VIEW Club. #classicfilm #filmsky
A display of lobby cards, film stills and other memorabilia relating to the career of actress Joy Howarth, also known as Constance Worth.
November 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Deco of the Week #46: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - as seen from intersection of Edgware Rd & Llewellyn St. Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - as seen from Llewellyn St. Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - Close up of decorative parapet and flagpole. Golden Barley Hotel (1939), Enmore - decorative signage as seen from Llewellyn St.
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Deco of the Week #45: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Babinda Apartments (1938), Randwick. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - 3/4 view. Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - Corner showing decorative brickwork and balconies. Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - 3/4 view from opposite side of Belmore Rd. Babinda Apartments, Randwick (1938) - view of Belmore St frontage showing decorative brickwork and balconies.
November 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Deco of the Week #44: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: How could it not be the magnificent Hayden Orpheum (1935), Cremorne? #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Main auditorium (known as The Orpheum) auditorium showing illuminated exit sign. Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Main auditorium (known as The Orpheum) auditorium showing statuary at stage left. Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Upstairs area known as the Piano Bar. Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne (1935) - Entrance to main auditorium (known as The Orpheum).
November 4, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Such a treat today to see the 100th anniversary screening of 'The Phantom of the Opera' at the stunning Hayden Orpheum, with a stellar live theatre organ accompaniment! #silentfilm #filmsky
Facade of the art deco Hayden Orpheum cinema at Cremorne, Sydney. Theatre marquee at Hayden Orpheum theatre. Proscenium at Hayden Orpheum theatre. Art Deco foyer of Hayden Orpheum theatre, Cremorne.
November 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Deco of the Week #43: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Gower Galtees Apartments (1938-1940), Randwick. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940) as seen from entranceway. Decorative brick gates outside Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940). Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940) showing curved brickwork and windows. Gower Galtees Apartments, Randwick (1938-1940) 3/4 view as seen from entranceway.
October 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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Deco of the Week #42: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: 65 York St, Sydney (built 1929, extended 1936). Formerly known as Asbestos House (!) #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
65 York St Sydney, decorative entrance facing York St. 65 York St Sydney, corner of York St and Barrack St as seen from opposite corner. 65 York St Sydney, close up of decorative metal grilles and stonework on corner of York St and Barrack St. 65 York St Sydney, side view as seen from Barrack St.
October 22, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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Deco of the Week #41: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Marlborough Hotel (built 1860, renovated circa 1940), Newtown. Not the 'Arlborough'! #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Marlborough Hotel, Newtown, with signage and decorative brickwork, as seen from corner of King St and Missenden Rd. Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. Close up of decorative Art Deco metal grilles on Missenden Rd side. Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. View from Missenden Rd. Marlborough Hotel, Newtown. Original lettering (damaged, missing the letter M from 'Marlborough') as seen from Missenden Rd.
October 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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Deco of the Week #40: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. A former private residence turned arts centre and gallery. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of north-facing frontage and original doorway. Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of eastern frontage and side doorway. Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of original northward-facing front doors. Hazelhurst (1945), Gymea. View of east frontage showing decorative stonework and eaves.
October 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Deco of the Week #39: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. Closed 2022, soon to be gutted for a gym. 😐 #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. View of entrance. Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. View of entrance, highlighting original glass brick detailing on right. Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. Full view of building facade, taken from across Old Princes Highway. Former Commonwealth Bank (1940), Sutherland. 3/4 view from across Old Princes Highway.
September 30, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Seen on a local building yesterday. After a century and more, silent film still lives. #silentmovieday #silentfilm #classicfilm #filmsky
Street art portraying the robot Maria from 'Metropolis' (1927).
September 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Deco of the Week #38: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Grand Hotel (built 1893, renovated 1941), Rockdale. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - rear view as seen from opposite side of Princes Highway. Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - close up of decorative terracotta detail. Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - view from across the Princes Highway. Grand Hotel, Rockdale (1941) - close up of corner detail and entrance.
September 24, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Any day when the mail arrives and there's a magazine with your cover story in it is a good day! The story is 'The Creation of Jocelyn Howarth', and the cover girls are Jocelyn (aka Joy, aka Constance Worth) with aviatrix Nancy Bird, circa 1933. #filmsky #classicfilm #australianfilm
Cover of History, magazine of the Royal Australian Historical Society of NSW, September 2025 with photo of actress Jocelyn Howarth and aviatrix Nancy Bird, circa 1933.
September 23, 2025 at 2:24 AM
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Deco of the Week #37: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Rockdale Town Hall (1940), Rockdale. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - Detail of clock tower. Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - Detail of original doorway with chrome fittings, and pressed metal ceiling. Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - Side elevation as seen from corner of Bryant St and Princes Highway. Rockdale Town Hall (1940) - view of side and clock tower as seen from Bryant St.
September 17, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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Deco of the Week #36: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: A faded beauty ready for renewal, the Sandringham Hotel (1936) Newtown. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Facade of the Sandringham Hotel (1936) Newtown. Entranceway to the Sandringham Hotel (1936) Newtown.
September 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Deco of the Week #35: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Botany View Hotel (built 1868, renovated 1938), Newtown. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Botany View Hotel, Newtown - corner view. Botany View Hotel, Newtown - Side view facing King St. Botany View Hotel, Newtown - Corner view from across King St.
September 3, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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Deco of the Week #34: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Bible House (1938). #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Bible House (1938), Sydney. View of front facade. Bible House (1938). Close up of upper facade showing decorative sculpture detail.
August 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Name a film that cheers you up. #filmsky #classicfilm
Doris Day in costume for 'Calamity Jane' (1953)
August 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Deco of the Week #33: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: AWA Building (1939). For many years the tallest building in Sydney. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - view from Wynyard St, looking towards York St. AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - view of tower and logo. AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - View of front facade. AWA Building, Sydney (1939) - view of tower.
August 20, 2025 at 3:40 AM
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Deco of the Week #32: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Cronulla Pavillion (1940), Cronulla #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Cronulla Pavillion (1940) - Front view from Cronulla Esplanade. Cronulla Pavillion (1940) - View of side details. Cronulla Pavillion (1940) -Full view from Cronulla Esplanade.
August 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Deco of the Week #31: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: The Imperial Hotel (1940), Erskineville, of 'Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' (1994) fame. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Corner Elevation Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Window detail above entranceway. Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Interior Imperial Hotel, Erskineville (1940) - Main Doorway
August 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Deco of the Week #30: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: APA Building (1936), Martin Place, Sydney. Site of the tragic Lindt Cafe siege of 2014. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
APA Building (1936), Martin Place, Sydney. Entrance onto Martin Place. APA Building (1936), Martin Place, Sydney. View from Martin Place. APA Building (1936), Martin Place, Sydney. Corner entrance leading on to Phillip Street. APA Building (1936), Martin Place, Sydney. Corner entrance leading on to Elizabeth St.
July 30, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Deco of the Week #29: Art Deco is officially 100 this year! To celebrate, I've decided to post a weekly photo of a Sydney Art Deco building. This week: Maritime Services Board Building (designed 1939, built 1952) aka Museum of Contemporary Art. #artdeco #architecture #artdecoat100 #artdecocentenary
Former Maritime Services Board Building, Sydney (designed 1939, built 1952) showing front entrance. Former Maritime Services Board Building, Sydney (designed 1939, built 1952) showing front facade. Former Maritime Services Board Building, Sydney (designed 1939, built 1952) showing clock tower and decorative features. Former Maritime Services Board Building, Sydney (designed 1939, built 1952) showing decorative carving above front entrance.
July 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM