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The Federation Kiosk, Centennial Park, Sydney at the Proclamation of Federation, 1 January 1901. Image courtesy of the National Archives of Australia. The movement had begun to gather real momentum after Henry Parkes wrote to the other premiers in 1889 an...
But as Peter Biskup points out in his book Libraries in Australia, the most important thing brought to Australia in the First Fleet which impacted on the development of libraries was the 'idea' of libraries. In Australia, the term Mechanics' Institutes wa...
Unknown, Portrait of the bushranger Ned Kelly, 1880, glass plate negative. More books, songs and websites have been written about Ned Kelly and the Kelly Gang than any other group of Australian historical figures. Unknown, Kate Kelly, sister of Ned Kelly...
irn=59320&search=tops&site_id=3 > 86/1686 Toy, Spinning Tops (3), wood, Mexico, [1986] http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=59320&search=tops&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=63873&search=tops&site_i...
<br/>The Henry Parkes Museum is a great place to visit and reflect on things from years gone by. <br/> <br/>The latest addition for the Museum is for visitors to have the opportunity to see the 'Moat Cottage' a replica of Sir Henry Parkes's birthplace. <...
irn=180026&search=bronze+casting&site_id=3 > A4141 Model crab, bronze, maker unknown, Japan, 1870-1900 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=319610&search=bronze+casting&site_id=3 > 2003/136/1 Figure of Siva, bronze, maker unknown, Sou...
irn=242658&search=martin+henry&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=320961&search=martin+henry&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=90397&search=martin+henry&site_id=3 > 89/1149 Bowl, stoneware...
irn=348106&search=Centennial+Hall&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=363853&search=Centennial+Hall&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=39051&search=Centennial+Hall&si...
To view Google Maps, enable JavaScript by changing your browser options, and then try again. Email: henparke@westserv.net.au<br/><br/>Hamiltons Henry Parkes Motor Inn is an attractive heritage style motel. <br/> <br/>Motor Inn offers family suites, spas,...
<br/>The Henry Parkes Museum is a great place to visit and reflect on things from years gone by. <br/> <br/>The latest addition for the Museum is for visitors to have the opportunity to see the 'Moat Cottage' a replica of Sir Henry Parkes's birthplace. <...
irn=392921&search=clay&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=392923&search=clay&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=392928&search=clay&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/datab...
irn=174831&search=parkes+henry&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=354545&search=parkes+henry&site_id=3 > 2005/223/1 Handle, beer pump, ivory / metal, made by Henry Parkes, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1845-1890 http...
irn=29697&search=colonial+secretary&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=249747&search=colonial+secretary&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=249751&search=colonial+secretary&site_id=3 http://...
irn=393811&search=politics&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=396395&search=politics&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=398132&search=politics&site_id=3 http://www.p...
irn=157452&search=flask&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=205366&search=flask&site_id=3 A9690 Flask, glass, free blown, maker unknown, Egypt, 300-350 CE http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/...
irn=9976&search=classical+architecture&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=345595&search=classical+architecture&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=324624&search=classical+architecture&site_i...
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irn=388028&search=branches&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=383907&search=branches&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=383912&search=branches&site_id=3 http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/coll...
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