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unusual facts about Sir Henry Parkes



Arnold Henry Savage Landor

In 1891, he visited Australia, where he painted a portrait of the Prime Minister of New South Wales, Sir Henry Parkes which excited much admiration in Sydney because of its striking resemblance.

Free Trade Party

The party was centred on New South Wales, where its leaders were Sir Henry Parkes and Sir George Reid.

Louisa Anne Meredith

When she visited Sydney in 1882, Sir Henry Parkes told her that he had read and appreciated her articles when a youth.

Roderick Flanagan

Shortly after this he commenced work at Sir Henry Parkes newspaper The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator.

William Guilfoyle

The garden contains The Federal Oak which was planted in 1890 by Sir Henry Parkes; a plaque recognising the efforts of Vida Goldstein; and an 'oriental-style' pavilion.


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