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Images of 1972: Australian postage stamp commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Country Women's Association Designed by Val Mason, issued 18th April 1972 with perforation 13½ x 13½; four of the icons for Olympic Games events, the pictograms by Otl Aicher for the Munich Games; inset a typical seventies font; and maxi dresses, mini skirts, knee socks and patterns that started occuring in 1972. Sources: Australian Stamp catalogue website; Super Seventies website; Iconutopia; Huffington Post.

A look back at… the spring of 1972

This post will continue to highlight a particular time in the vast history of the Parkes Shire, focusing on the spring of 1972. The main sources will be microfilm of … Continue reading →

October 20, 2017 · 3 Comments

Scott Westcott – from Alectown to Copacabana (via Newcastle!)

As 2016 saw the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

August 25, 2016 · Leave a comment
Profile picture of Mariah Williams, member of Hockeyroos team for 2016 Olympic Games. Source: Hockey Australia website

Mariah Williams – Middleton maestro inspired by “Maradona”

With the commencement of the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot … Continue reading →

August 19, 2016 · Leave a comment
Photograph of Peter McMahon and KS Genoa competing in the World Championships in Aachen, 2006. Source: Parkes Champion Post Friday August 8, 2008 page 8

Peter McMahon – Tullamore talent experiences Olympic tragedy!

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

August 11, 2016 · Leave a comment
Nira Stove in action in the pool. Source: Windeatt Family Photograph collection.

Nira Stove – first female Olympian of the Parkes Shire!

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

July 22, 2016 · 2 Comments
Stephen competing at his third and final Olympic Games, in Sydney 2000. Photo courtesy of John and Brenda Davies

Stephen Davies – the “Maradona” of Hockey!

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

July 14, 2016 · Leave a comment
Jim Bailey. Middle-distance athlete for Australia. Source: Oregon Sports Hall of Fame website

Jim Bailey – misunderstood middle-distance misfit!

historyparkes wrote a series on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of the sportsmen and sportswomen who have worn the green and gold and called … Continue reading →

July 6, 2016 · 2 Comments
Photograph of Parkes' Ted McGlynn, in uniform prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. Source: Parkes: 100 Years of Local Government by Ron Tindall (editor) (1983) Griffin Press Limited: Netley, South Australia, page 303

Ted McGlynn – the smiling sprinter!

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

July 4, 2016 · 2 Comments
Rex Aubrey (on left) with fellow Australian swimmers Jon Henricks, David Hawkins and Gary Chapman in Vancouver in 1954. Source: National Film and Sound Archives

Rex Aubrey – Parkes Shire’s first Olympian

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

June 24, 2016 · 8 Comments

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