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Welcome to the Rotary Club of Parkes Web Site.

Parkes was named after the then Premier of New South Wales, Sir Henry Parkes, recognised as the "Father of Federation"

Situated in the Central West of New South Wales, Parkes is the home of the famous CSIRO Radio Telescope which brought you the first photos from the Moon.

Parkes lies astride the Newell Highway between Brisbane and Melbourne, and the East / West rail line joining Sydney and Perth. Because of this, it is fast becoming one of the largest freight centres in the country.

Originally founded as a mining community when gold was discovered in the 1880's, Parkes has developed as a rich farming and grazing centre. Recently, it has again become a mining centre as well with the development of the giant NorthParkes copper and gold mine.

 

The Club meets at the Parkes Service and Citizens' Club, Short St. Parkes, at 6.00pm on Mondays


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