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The New South Wales town of Parkes is named after statesman Sir Henry Parkes. This town is where Australia's famous "Dish", or Radio Telescope, is situated. The Dish had a significant role in covering the Moon landing in 1969. In Canberra, the suburb of Parkes and the road Parkes Way are both named after him also.

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