The 75th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day, marking the end of World War II, was celebrated and all those who served commemorated in Parkes on Saturday at the Cooke Park cenotaph.
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A small number of Parkes RSL Sub Branch members and their families, and residents attended the ceremony.
Town crier Tim Keith also gave a special 75th anniversary Cry for Peace Around the World, joining other criers around the globe.
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I love sharing people's stories, particularly local stories that are special and important to the people of Parkes. If there is one thing I have learnt in my 10 years of community journalism, it's that stories are everywhere. All it takes is a good story teller to make it worth reading. Email: christine.little@parkeschampionpost.com.au
