On March 28th 1969, Cobden Parkes visited Parkes to officially open the new building that housed the Parkes Historical Society's museum. Photographed here, unveiling the portrait of Sir Henry Parkes in the meeting room of Parkes Municipal Council Chambers, are (left to right) the Hon. F.W. Spicer (M.L.C.); Mr Cobden Parkes, O.B.E. and the Mayor Ald. J.E. Scoble. Source: Parkes Champion Post Monday March 31st, 1969 page 2
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