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Our History

Today Parkes is a thriving, pulsating community situated close to the geographical centre of New South Wales and indelibly pinpointed by crossroads of steel. The district boasts some of the richest and most productive agricultural and grazing land in the State and like many western communities, Parkes' history is intimately linked with the discovery of gold. This link with the early gold days has developed a rich and interesting history, to learn more please follow the links below.

Parkes Early History - Published: 10 Jun 2008
A new web site detailing the early history of Parkes has been developed as a community work for the dole project. The site features the early history of the town. more ..

Parkes Settlement History - Published: 10 Jun 2008
Early settlement and development of the Parkes area stemmed from the discovery of gold and the exploitation

of the mineral potential at the many reefs and alluvial fields that yielded to the persistence of the prospectors. more ..

History of Parkes - The Book - Published: 18 Nov 2005
An exciting new book has been produced by author Tom Thompson on the History of Parkes called 'Generation of Change 1983 - 2008'. more ..


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