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Two images from 1932. On the left, a postage stamp commemorating the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which was officially opened on March 19, 1932. On the right is an Australian penny made in 1932. Source: Postage stamp from Wikimedia Commons and One penny from TDK Australian Pre-Decimal Coins website

A look back… at the winter of 1932

This post will continue to highlight a particular time in the vast history of the Parkes Shire, focusing on the winter of 1932. A comparison of newspapers – then and … Continue reading →

June 27, 2017 · Leave a comment
Cropped photograph of the front page of Parkes Champion Post featuring visiting Max (11) and Casey (9) who were travelling with their parents to Noosa and stopped over in Parkes the very day that it snowed! Source: Parkes Champion Post Friday June 24, 2005 page 1

Snow in Parkes Shire

Mentioning the weather of the Parkes Shire, to residents or those further afield, and most people will immediately think of the summer heat! The summer heat can be memorable, but … Continue reading →

June 16, 2017 · Leave a comment
1945 in Parkes - images of the Australian half penny and a 1945John Deere B tractor. Sources: Half penny from TDK Australian Pre-Decimal Coins website and John Deere tractor from Mid-states Antique Tractor Show website

A look back at…. the summer of 1945

This post will look at something different in comparison to previous HistoryParkes entries. Newspapers from the past provide a valuable insight into the attitudes, priorities and challenges from yesteryear. Spanish-born American … Continue reading →

March 31, 2017 · Leave a comment

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