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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

This photograph was taken from the first floor of Parkes Leagues Club looking onto the attempt at the record for most people hitting a tennis ball on a racquet at one time. Parkes now holds the record with 772 people taking part, many coming from all over the Parkes Shire. The building in white and blue is the clock tower building, and everyone assembled is on Clarinda Street. The cross street is Browne Street. This photograph was taken by Hank Paul on Saturday November 16, 2013. Source: Parkes Champion Post http://www.parkeschampionpost.com.au/story/1914815/gallery-ao-blitz-roadshow/#slide=8

The Rise, Fall and Rise of the Population of Parkes Shire Part 3 The ABS years: 1976 – present

In August 2016 the latest census was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and HistoryParkes thought it would be interesting to look at how the population of the Parkes … Continue reading →

January 11, 2017 · Leave a comment

Mariah Williams – Middleton maestro inspired by “Maradona”

With the commencement of the Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot … Continue reading →

August 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Stephen competing at his third and final Olympic Games, in Sydney 2000. Photo courtesy of John and Brenda Davies

Stephen Davies – the “Maradona” of Hockey!

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

July 14, 2016 · Leave a comment

Photograph of Parkes' Ted McGlynn, in uniform prior to the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. Source: Parkes: 100 Years of Local Government by Ron Tindall (editor) (1983) Griffin Press Limited: Netley, South Australia, page 303

Ted McGlynn – the smiling sprinter!

With the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the Parkes Library history blog will focus on Olympians from the Parkes Shire. Each post will provide a snapshot of … Continue reading →

July 4, 2016 · 2 Comments

Pioneer Memorial Oval – 1990s to Present

Today Pioneer Oval is the home of the Parkes Spacemen – the Shire’s representative team in Country Rugby League (CRL) Group 11. However the land known as Pioneer Oval has had … Continue reading →

November 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

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