Sir Henry Parkes is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on April 2nd, 2017.
Sir Henry Parkes
“With our splendid harbour, our beautifully situated city, our vast territories, all our varied and inexhaustible natural wealth, if we don’t convert... more
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Sir Henry Parkes
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Miroslava Jurcik
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“With our splendid harbour, our beautifully situated city, our vast territories, all our varied and inexhaustible natural wealth, if we don’t convert our colony into a great and prosperous nation, it will be a miracle of error for which we shall have to answer as for a gigantic sin. ” SIR HENRY, PARKES (And I believe he was right, except our politicians screwed up , selling of our land and whatever else they can at the moment, Australia is in huge debt and cost of living is out of control, I bet he must be turning in his grave to what has happen to this beautiful country !)
Born into poverty, Parkes was the youngest of seven children. He had very little formal education after the age of eight. He suffered early setbacks with business failure in England, and came to Australia as a penniless immigrant in 1839.
He was elected to the NSW Parliament in 1854 and represented his constituents for long periods without pay. Something what today's politician should learn as these days they seem to be politicians only for the money they make and the advantages !!!
despite his lack of education in early life, Parkes developed a great sense of oratory to inspire, unite and impel his audiences to action. He didn’t always get his way, but many of his words and speeches linger long in Australian history. His Tenterfield Oration in 1889 was possibly the most influential speech that eventually led to the uniting of the colonies and Federation of the nation of Australia.
He also said : “The great question…is whether the time has not now arisen for the creation of this Australian continent of an Australian Government and an Australian Parliament. I believe the time has come. Surely what the Americans did by war, Australians can bring about in peace.” – Sir Henry Parkes, Tenterfield Oration, 1889
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Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Very nice composition and framing for this fantastic image!! i must say this wax museum really did a great job!! L/F
Christiane Schulze Art And Photography
A wonderful portrait work with great light and colors Miroslava (F/L/T)