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
Tullamore – Parkes Shire’s link to Ireland
There is tremendous diversity within the Parkes Shire in regards to various locations. While the township of Parkes may be the most populous in the Shire, it is certainly not … Continue reading
May 27, 2016 · 6 Comments
Discovering the stories behind the Parks & Sporting Fields of the Parkes Shire
Within the Parkes Shire there are a plethora of parks, gardens and sporting fields. The history of each park is interesting and unique – whether it was named after a former … Continue reading
Jun 29, 2015 · 1 Comment
History Parkes 