What was Parkes’s biggest contribution to Australian infrastructure?
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Australian Continental Rail Network
Road Paving
Australia Post
Answer
Parkes’s biggest contribution to Australian infrastructure was the construction of the Australian Continental Rail Network. This network of railways connected the major cities of Australia, making it easier for people and goods to travel around the country. It also helped to boost the economy by making it easier to transport goods and people to markets.
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