Captain Cook’s shoe buckles and rare indigenous word lists were among the extraordinary items from the State Library’s world-renowned collection viewed by Parkes primary school students last week.
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It was the first time the prized Australian historical items had ever been in Parkes and students at Parkes Public, Parkes East and Holy Family were treated to a very informative and entertaining session relating to the discovery and exploration of Australia.
During the past two years almost 250 schools have enjoyed the Library’s popular FAR Out! Treasures of the Bush initiative.
A total of 750 students and teachers from schools in Parkes and Forbes were amongst the first in the region to view the actual handwritten letters of Mary Reibey, extraordinary indigenous artwork and word lists from the local area.
Megan Perry (State Library Manager Learning Service) said more and more riches were being added to the State Library website every day.
“This is providing remote access to our extensive heritage material through digitisation, online resources and video conferencing,” Ms Perry said.
“Actually seeing these original and unique historic items has a special appeal and it is so wonderful that we have been able to share their history with so many students in Parkes and throughout the state.”
