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A colourised version of the R.S. Howard & Sons Ltd logo, the original appeared in Parkes Champion Post Wednesday October 18, 1967 p. 7. After the buyout from Burns Philp, the Howards' logo added a thistle and underneath their tagline "The Friendly Store" was written "A Burns Philp Store"

The Howard Family

One of the many books in Parkes Library’s Family & Local History Resource room is called Honour The Pioneers. That could be the motto historyparkes lives by, with each post honouring those who … Continue reading →

June 27, 2019 · 2 Comments
Bollinger Street sign and the clock that A G F Bollinger installed at the Post Office in 1895. Source: Street Sign from Google Maps, Clock face photograph from Parkes Champion Post Monday May 23, 2011 page 7

Bollinger Street

Many historical and significant people can be found by reading the street names of the Parkes Shire. Road names such as ‘Church Street’ and ‘Railway Sreet’ indicate close proximity to … Continue reading →

November 1, 2017 · Leave a comment
Photograph of the front side of Parkes Library's History Week display. The theme this year is Neighbours. Photograph by Dan Fredericks (Parkes Shire Library) taken September 2, 2016

History Week 2016 – Library Display

Parkes Library staff love organising and setting up displays for the public to view. September 3rd – 11th is NSW History Week which gives us a great reason to put … Continue reading →

September 7, 2016 · Leave a comment
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 →

December 11, 2015 · Leave a 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 →

December 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

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