Parkes, Australian Capital Territory

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Parkes (postcode: 2600) is an inner suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Located south of the Canberra CBD, Parkes contains the Parliamentary Triangle area. The population of Parkes on census night 2001 was 24 people.

Related Topics:
Postcode - Canberra - Australian Capital Territory - Australia - Parliamentary Triangle

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Parkes is named after Sir Henry Parkes, a Federalist, legislator and one of the founders of the Australian Constitution. Streets in Parkes are named after monarchs and constitutional references. http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/actlic/places/

Related Topics:
Henry Parkes - Australian Constitution

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Parkes contains many of Canberra's large institutions and contains no residential area.

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