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Bollinger Street sign and the clock that A G F Bollinger installed at the Post Office in 1895. Source: Street Sign from Google Maps, Clock face photograph from Parkes Champion Post Monday May 23, 2011 page 7

Bollinger Street

Many historical and significant people can be found by reading the street names of the Parkes Shire. Road names such as ‘Church Street’ and ‘Railway Sreet’ indicate close proximity to … Continue reading →

Nov 1, 2017 · Leave a comment
Photograph of Captain Wilson Avenue street sign in Parkes, and DH5 A9449 aircraft that Captain Wilson flew in France during World War 1 Source: Google maps and Wings Palette website

Captain Wilson Avenue

Many historical and significant people can be found by reading the street names of the Parkes Shire. Road names such as ‘Church Street’ and ‘Railway Sreet’ indicate close proximity to … Continue reading →

Aug 21, 2017 · 6 Comments

Wiradjuri Language in Parkes

This week is National Reconciliation Week (NRW), Let’s Take the Next Steps (17 May – 3 June 2017). NRW runs annually and marks two milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey: The … Continue reading →

May 29, 2017 · 2 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 →

Aug 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 →

Aug 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 →

Aug 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 →

Jul 22, 2016 · 3 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 →

Jul 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 →

Jul 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 →

Jul 4, 2016 · 2 Comments

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