Scheyville Camp
Swati JainSwati Jain|Guest Contributor|THINGS TO DO, SYDNEY Updated : Apr 28, 2017, 01.03 PM IST
Swati Jain
Swati Jain has been travelling the world since she was a kid and has explored parts of Europe, US, UK and India. Since she quit her cubicle job in 2013, Swati has been backpacking in and around India covering 145 cities across 20 states. Her expertise lies in writing the travel, hotel and food guides. She blogs at www.buoyantfeet.com
Scheyville played host to various individuals, groups, projects and training center throughout the 20th century and even functioned as a military camp for some time. It also became one of the largest immigration hostels in Australia. Scheyville has a rich history of migrant settlement between 1949 and 1964 from more than 22 countries. Scheyville may be converted into a national park now, but the heritage sites still stand straight here, giving a glimpse of lost era. The tourists can wander through the old buildings and learn about the past way of life here. It is an amazing place for anyone wanting an insight into the multi-cultural history of this country. It is definitely a great place for history lovers and students to learn about the past narration of Australia. Few of the buildings have undergone or are up for renovation, while few stand in ruins. Scheyville Camp not only has a strong historical value but also has a strong emotional connect as well. Residents came to the site during times of great change in their lives, especially during the Vietnam War, as Dreadnought Boys, post World War II migrants, and National Service Officers since the site is a legacy to them.
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