History Parkes

stories, photos, anecdotes….. sharing the past

Photograph of signage at Lindner Oval, Peak Hill. Photograph by Sandie Ward (Parkes Shire Library) taken on February 10th, 2016. In the background are the changing sheds and canteen amenities buildings.

Lindner Oval, Peak Hill

Bill Lindner – Peak Hill’s hardworking property developer The premier sporting field in Peak Hill – Lindner Oval – is named after one of the prominent businessmen in Peak Hill. William … Continue reading →

Feb 26, 2016 · Leave a comment
Rosedurnate Hospital about 1948. The latest in a series of major development works was opened on October 2, 1982. Source of photograph and caption: Parkes: 100 Years of Local Government by Ron Tindall (editor) Griffin Press Limited: Netley, South Australia, page 169

Rosedurnate: Parkes Shire’s link to Northern Irish clan warfare

This famous building has an interesting history and the origin of the name has fascinated many residents of the Parkes Shire. Rosedurnate in Parkes has been a stately family home, … Continue reading →

Feb 4, 2016 · 6 Comments

Mazoudier Park

Continuing our series on the stories behind the names of sporting fields and parks within the Parkes Shire, this post looks at a parcel of land that many people have … Continue reading →

Jan 29, 2016 · 4 Comments
Photograph of Sir Henry Parkes statue and Chamberlain Square at night time. Photograph by Trudy McMaster Photography taken on June 23 2008 and used with permission

Sir Henry Parkes statue

Henry Parkes: the man and his impact To understand why a statue of Sir Henry Parkes is significant to the town and Shire that shares its name with the ‘Father … Continue reading →

Dec 11, 2015 · 1 Comment
Photograph of Sir Henry Parkes statue in Chamberlain Square. Photograph taken by Parkes Shire Council staff on May 12, 2008

Chamberlain Square

One of the focal points for pedestrians, Chamberlain Square, is a unique place of interest to local residents and tourists. Featuring a larger than life statue of Sir Henry Parkes, … Continue reading →

Dec 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Pioneer Memorial Oval – 1990s to Present

Today Pioneer Oval is the home of the Parkes Spacemen – the Shire’s representative team in Country Rugby League (CRL) Group 11. However the land known as Pioneer Oval has had … Continue reading →

Nov 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

Pioneer Memorial Oval – 1970s and 1980s

Today Pioneer Oval is the home of the Parkes Spacemen – the Shire’s representative team in Country Rugby League (CRL) Group 11. However the land known as Pioneer Oval has had … Continue reading →

Nov 17, 2015 · Leave a comment
Logos of the touring teams to play at Pioneer Memorial Oval in the 1950s and 1960s

Pioneer Memorial Oval – 1950s and 1960s

Today Pioneer Oval is the home of the Parkes Spacemen – the Shire’s representative team in Country Rugby League (CRL) Group 11. However the land known as Pioneer Oval has had … Continue reading →

Oct 26, 2015 · 2 Comments
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History Week 2015 – Library Display

September 5th to September 13th is NSW History Week. The theme is War: Nationalism & Identity. Parkes Library has a display of some items that are in keeping with this … Continue reading →

Sep 11, 2015 · Leave a comment
The entrance to Pioneer Oval

People’s Park/Pioneer Memorial Oval – Early Days to 1940s

Today Pioneer Oval is the home of the Parkes Spacemen – the Shire’s representative team in Country Rugby League (CRL) Group 11. However the land known as Pioneer Oval has had … Continue reading →

Aug 26, 2015 · Leave a comment

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