A Look Back At… Easter of 1913
historyparkes continues the series of blog posts highlighting a particular period in the history of the Parkes Shire. This post will focus on the Easter of 1913. The dates of Easter … Continue reading
March 21, 2018 · Leave a comment
The old Parkes Hospital
The story of hospital services in Parkes is indeed an old one. Ron Tindall observed that the “…provision of hospital services was a cause taken up before the creation of … Continue reading
April 6, 2016 · Leave a comment
Rosedurnate: Parkes Shire’s link to Northern Irish clan warfare
This famous building has an interesting history and the origin of the name has fascinated many residents of the Parkes Shire. Rosedurnate in Parkes has been a stately family home, … Continue reading
February 4, 2016 · 5 Comments
