History Parkes

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Banjo Paterson Comes to Parkes

Henry Parkes’ visit to our town is very well documented, but did you know that the famous Australian poet and War Correspondent Banjo Paterson visited our fair town in 1901? … Continue reading

Apr 23, 2026 · Leave a comment

Armstrong Park

Nestled within the leafy, eastern side of Parkes, is a park that junior cricketers frequent on a Saturday. It also contains the only public basketball court in town. Originally known … Continue reading

Aug 29, 2018 · Leave a comment