Parkesbourne, celebrating the Centenary of Federation 2001
Bastin, Susanne2001
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Subject: "In this year of the Centenary of Federation, Sir Henry Parkes fme as the 'Father of Federation' has grown. His involvement in the development of the Parkesbourne community in the 1860s and 1870s earned him the gratitude and continuing friendship of the pioneers. This heritage has continued to the present day. Desscendants of the pioneers wish to honour his name by making this record" (p.1).
Main title:
Parkesbourne, celebrating the Centenary of Federation 2001 / compiled by Susanne Bastin.
Author:
Bastin, Susanne, author
Imprint:
[Goulburn, New South Wales : Susanne Bastin], 2001.
Collation:
111 p. : ill. maps, ports. ; 30 cm.
Contents:
Naming of Parkesbourne -- Land selection -- Early settlement -- The slab home -- Homemaking -- Land use -- Church -- Social activities -- School -- School bus -- Roads -- Fire Brigade -- Shop -- Post Office and telegraph service -- War -- Bike rallies -- Car rallies -- People -- References -- Contributors -- Other photos of interest.
Dewey class:
994.47
Language:
English
BRN:
14965