An iconic outback silhouette sunset near Parkes in New South Wales , Australia.
Parkes was founded in 1853 as the settlement Currajong, named for the abundance of kurrajong trees in the local area by the settlers, but was then known as Bushman's (from the local mine named Bushman's Lead).[3] In August 1873, Henry Parkes (later Sir Henry) visited the area and in December 1873 the town was officially renamed Parkes in his honour[4][5][6] (Sir Henry Parkes is recognised as having played an instrumental role in Australia becoming a unified and federated country). Home of the radio telescope endearingly called 'The Dish' and home of the annual Elvis Festival.
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Location: Parkes, New South wales, Australia
Photo credit: © Marco Trovalusci Photography / Alamy / Afripics
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