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What is your best memory of the 2000 Sydney Olympics?

September 25, 2020 By editor


Christian Martin (left) with his grandmother Jean Wright and brother Dane at the Olympic Games: I was 14 years old and went with my family to the rowing and the water polo. The excitement and energy I felt being at such a unique sporting event with people from all around the world cheering their respective countries was just the best.

 


Bob and Bev Bokyar: The friendliness of the people – everyone was talking to everyone on public transport and everywhere. The atmosphere was just electric. The cheering of the crowd and Mexican wave in the stadium when Australian Louise Sauvage won her gold medal in the wheelchair event at the Paralympics is something we’ll never forget. We felt a lot of pride being there. We just looked around in amazement at everything. We saw hockey, the end of the marathon, tennis, various Paralympic events and the closing ceremony.

What do you think of the Parkes CBD makeover?

September 18, 2020 By editor


Gregor and Marty Sammut-Paul (owners of Regional Business Supplies): We love the new main street. We are extremely happy. It makes a huge difference and people tend to stay longer and not just go through the area. It has brought vibrancy to this end of the street.

 


Susannah and Allan Blatch (owners of AA Blatch): It is now much more pleasant and was definitely worth it. The landscaping is lovely. We love all the plants and trees. We have made a lot of improvements to our business to complement what Council has done. We are very pleased to have a well-known business in the renovated part of the main street.

 

What is your favourite thing about springtime?

September 11, 2020 By editor


Kalvin Dargin: I love going to the pool and I like to see the leaves come back and the flowers bloom.

 


Tyson Gustowski: My favourite thing is that we can play football on the weekend and at school. I like all the flowers that come out in spring.

 


Kyanna Dargin: In spring I like to hear the birds singing and see the butterflies and the bees flying around in the nice warm sun and the warm wind.

 


Jason Nielsen: Spring is the best because you get good sunshine and the leaves grow to give you shade in the heat.

What do you enjoy about coming to the Parkes Men’s Shed?

September 4, 2020 By editor


Warren Tanner: I’m the only welder here and enjoy making metal stuff and repairing items for people like strollers and wheel chairs. We have all the necessary equipment here to help us with any repair job. But the best part is coming here to talk a lot of nonsense with everyone else! It is good for my mental health.

 


Trevor Rowney: I like giving them all cheek to lighten them up a bit because they are so dull… (he said with a glint in his eye)! I also enjoy fixing whatever people bring in, anything from antiques to chairs. I once did an antique rocking horse that was also a high chair. It was a very rewarding project to work on.

How do you feel about wearing a mask in crowded public places?

August 28, 2020 By editor

Jessica Clarke: I wear it every time I go to Woolies as I am asthmatic and cannot afford to get sick, and people get too close.

 

Belinda Toland: If it’s necessary I will wear it. I have one in my bag, but for now I stay away from people as much as possible.

 

Jo Vanunen and Glenda Moir: We will do it if it is required as it makes sense. We don’t have a problem with it.
Jo: I have worn at mask at Coles and will do it again.

What do you remember about the day WWII ended?

August 21, 2020 By editor


Pam and Mal Nankivell:
Pam:
I was only 13 and at boarding school at SCEGGS Moss Vale. There was great excitement and we went over to Tudor House, the preparatory school for Kings, and celebrated there.
Mal: I was in the Sydney South telephone exchange when the news broke and everyone in the city went mad. So did the phone calls! I went down to watch the gauge that monitored the number of calls and when it went on to the red, which happened very quickly – the danger line of course, they cut off all the lines except for the essential ones and the ones in public phones. After that I went outside into the crowd where I was swept along up to Macquarie Street and retreated into the Mitchell Library.

What do you remember about the day WW11 ended?

August 14, 2020 By editor


Kathleen Hutchison (with her husband Keith on their honeymoon at Sydney Central Station in June 1948):
I was 21 years old and living with my parents and two younger sisters. My older brother was serving in the forces. I vividly remember the day WWII ended. It was 15th August, which was the feast of the Assumption. I went with my girlfriends to mass in Griffith, a four mile bike ride from my home in Hanwood.

After mass we heard that the war had ended. We didn’t have to go to work as the shops had closed for the day. People gathered around the town, it was an exciting day. A wealthy man in Hanwood had been preparing for the end of the war and held a huge bonfire where everyone gathered to celebrate. Mr McWilliams of McWilliams Wines provided the wine for the festivities. Soldiers started coming home soon afterwards. The war years were very sad with many families losing family members.

I also remember food coupons being used to purchase the basic foods. Soldiers would travel by train from Temora to Griffith from all around the place and the girls loved going to the “two bob dances”. The soldiers were great dancers.

 


Warwick Tom:
Friday, 14th August 1945. I attended Parkes Primary School as usual and was in year 6, the year before progressing to high school. The school had installed radios for class lessons but this morning was to be a special broadcast, the announcement of the end of the war. We had already absorbed the fact that Japan had been hit with two atomic bombs but the announcement that they had surrendered still came as a surprise. The whole school paraded out on the playground cheering as many of the bells around town rang out. For a 12-year-old it was quite a day, needless to say we all had the rest of the day off.

What is the best thing you’ve done in your life?

July 31, 2020 By editor


Stephanie Fleming (5) and Sophie Haench (4)
Stephanie: I went on holiday on a house boat!  Sophie: Playing with my dad and my brother Cooper.

 


Hudson Grey (4); Emmett Butler (3) and Benjamin Doughty (3)
Hudson: Playing with mum and dad and going on bike rides. Emmett: Going to the beach and for a boat ride. Benjamin Doughty: Going into a really high building to see my mum.

What did you enjoy playing in the school holidays?

July 24, 2020 By editor


Mason Wright (almost 3): I like the dinosaurs game I play with my brother. I like to roar like T-Rex!

 


Robert Ryan (6): Playing games with my friends like Duck, Duck Goose. Hide and Seek is my favourite. We also made up our own games.

 


Joshua Wright (6): I like playing Fortnite, the dinosaur game outside with my little brother, and the security game with my Mum before bed time, when I am in charge.

Who is your soccer hero or who inspires you to play?

July 17, 2020 By editor


Hayley Lawrence (9): My best friend Lyla. She’s not scared to get in there. Also my dad who played indoor soccer. I enjoy all sports.

 


Ryan Went (8): Ronaldo, because he has cool tricks. I like running around and kicking the ball, and would like to play like Ronaldo one day.

 


Makayla Soane (13): I like anyone who really gets into playing and who has good technique. I enjoy soccer to help me stay active, and have played it for about seven years.

 

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