The memory landscape of the Cowpastures

This presentation examines the many memorials and monuments across the Cowpastures landscape commemorating its history, sense of place, and a recent nostalgic turn focusing on the pioneers and European settlement in the Macarthur region. War memorials are a ubiquitous form of memorialisation, and public art, historical sites, and cultural heritage also play significant roles. These commemorations can be controversial, especially considering Australia's dark history, and evoke different memories for different people. Additionally, the landscape of the Cowpastures is interpreted in various ways, including as a colonial frontier, government reserve, and English-style landscape. Multiple memorials, artworks, and historic sites dot the region, contributing to its identity and history.