Parkes

This web - site will give you a brief history of the town of Parkes in Central Western New South Wales. The town was eventually named Parkes, but not until it had been known as Currajong and Bushmans.

The population of the area kept on growing and today the Parkes shire has a population of over 15, 000 residents. The buzzing town relies on a number of industries for its existence, these industries include, mining, agriculture, transport and communication.

This site also includes a short quiz for you to test your new knowledge of Parkes and its history.

• Currajong
• Bushmans
• Mining
• Agriculture
• Transport
• Communication
• Parkes Quiz