Captain Wilson Avenue
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 →
August 21, 2017 · 3 Comments
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
Dr Dagmar Berne – pioneer of Australian women doctors
There are many people in the history of Australia who deserve greater recognition than they receive. And HistoryParkes would like to redress this injustice, primarily of those people who were one time … Continue reading →
February 3, 2017 · 6 Comments