Wongalea & Sunstruck
There are many towns and villages within the Parkes Shire LGA (local government area), Wongalea is just one of them. Wongalea was one of many country towns to have a … Continue reading
April 30, 2020 · 6 Comments
The Dish – Connecting Parkes & the World to the Moon
July 21st, 2019 marks the 50th Anniversary of man landing on the moon. A unique time in the history of humanity, one that was watched on television by one fifth … Continue reading
July 18, 2019 · 2 Comments
Nira Stove – first female Olympian of the Parkes Shire!
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 22, 2016 · 2 Comments
History Parkes 