Sir Henry Parkes died on 27 April 1896.
1877
Sir Henry Parkes's famous Federation speech, known as the Tenterfield Oration, was delivered on 24 October 1889, at the Tenterfield School of Arts in the small town of Tenterfield, northern New South Wales.
Sir Henry Parkes is honoured with his picture on the $5 note because he had a significant influence on the policies and direction of the federation movement (the federation of the colonies), up until Federation was achieved on 1 January 1901.
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.
Sir Henry Parkes' passion was being a politician and a journalist. He is credited with being the first leader of the Federation of Australian Colonies.
Sir Henry Parkes' passion was being a politician and a journalist. He is credited with being the first leader of the Federation of Australian Colonies.
Sir Henry Parkes died on 27 April 1896.
Henry Parkes had a sister called Maria Parkes
No, Henry Parkes is English but he did die an Australian, after moving to Australia by ship.
Henry Parkes married Clarinda Varney on the 11th July 1836
1877
Sir Henry Parkes established the Empire newspaper in December 1850. It continued to be published until 1858.
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Sir Henry Parkes is 'Sir' because in 1877, he was created Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, and Knight Grand Cross of the same order in 1888.
Sir Henry Parkes lived for almost 81 years. He was born on 27 May 1815 and died on 27 April 1896.