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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 →

Oct 20, 2017 · 3 Comments
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 →

Mar 31, 2017 · Leave a comment

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