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Issue 264
THANK YOU
FROM THE HOLT FAMILY
DONATED FLEECES RAISE FUNDS FOR
GOOD FRIDAY APPEAL
Saturday 28 March, 2015. We all voted in the
SW Election, my brother-in-law celebrated a
birthday, and we lost our home to fire.
Kylie’s parents had arrived late in the week for
a weekend visit. Saturday afternoon the
children offered to cook dinner, little did we
know it would end in a kitchen fire that
destroyed our home. The oil on the stove, while
briefly unattended, ignited and the flames were
drawn up the rangehood and into the roof. The
roaring sound of the flames alerted us to what
was happening. Efforts to extinguish the fire
proved ineffective and once the flames began
exiting several of the ceiling and airconditioning ducts, we knew it was time to
leave.
From this point onwards the event becomes a
little blurry for all nine of us who were in the
house that afternoon. We all found ourselves
standing on the front lawn waiting as our home
became completely engulfed in flames. We lost
it all.
Ask any of us to replay that afternoon in our
minds and you will find we all have a slightly
different recollection of what happened.
Vine St was full of people. The firemen were
extinguishing the fire, Yes, but what about the
person who put cash into my hand, the person
who gave me their shoes to wear, the person
who gave a hug and a smile, or the person who
stood beside me and cried. The recollections all
contain one thing—YOU. The Holbrook
Community and we thank you.
To the people who were there on the night, the
next day at the house while we searched for
anything salvageable. To the people who
managed the overwhelming donations of goods
and their offerings of labour and time. To the
community organizations who had a collection
and presented us with a cheque. Thank you.
We will rebuild but for now it is a waiting game
with our insurance company and council red
tape. Five weeks have passed since the fire and
we all have found ourselves asking “Where
else would you live?”. “Where else could you
live and experience such an event only to have
the entire community stand side-by-side and
deal with the tragedy together?” Holbrook—
the Submarine Town.
With love, we thank you all. The Holt Family.
The sale of the wool for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good
Friday Appeal, through Fox & Lillie, was a huge success with
numerous fleeces from the area donated, particularly from
fleece competition entries from the Culcairn Show Society,
the Holbrook Show Society and the Holbrook Sheep & Wool
Fair. Two lots were sold on behalf of the Good Friday Appeal,
Techwool buying both lines and raising well over $4000!
Thank You to all growers who donated fleeces (some even
donated more than one) as well as the Show Societies and
Sheep & Wool Fair for their ongoing support for this cause.
Special thanks to Tania Tresidder from Henty, who not only
donated fleeces, along with her husband Peter, but also
stepped up as Auctioneer on the day, revving up the crowd of
buyers and selling both donated lines of wool.
Any donations would be appreciated for next year, donations
are accepted from any type of sheep, so remember at shearing
to put aside a fleece for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good
Friday Appeal as well as your local show!
Your local show would appreciate any fleece entrants as this
is a large attraction to spectators. You don’t have to be the
competitive type to enter, as the agricultural sections are more
about displaying what is being produced within our region. A
varied array of fleeces makes for better entertainment value
for people coming to look at our local show!
Now is the time to begin putting aside a fleece, or two, to
enter into either the Holbrook Sheep & Wool Fair (held
immediately after the June long weekend), or the Holbrook
Show (early November). There is absolutely no reason why a
competition fleece cannot be entered into both. If you have
something to enter please contact Rita Bowler (0427 832
803), Jenni Turner (Fox & Lillie, Culcairn) or Kendall Byrnes
(Elders, Holbrook). The Holbrook Show also has a special
wool section for
children, so why
not have the kids
involved. They
are always keen
to find out how
their
entries
fared at a show,
and would love
to find a ribbon
draped across a
fleece they have
entered.
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Eamon Timms &
Jack Lillie with a
bale of donated
wool to be
auctioned.
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Save the Date
Holbrook Library Complex’s
BIGGEST MORNING TEA
Friday 29th May at 11am - Raise your cup and
join us for our much anticipated speakers.
In 2014 Carlee McDowell and Kerrie Morton
(team Titzup), took an HD Holden on the
Outback Car Trek rally to raise money for the
RFDS. Join us for a trip to the outback, some
funny stories and beautiful photographs while
enjoying a delicious morning tea all for a much
loved charity.
Donations of yummy goods on the day are
always much appreciated.
ADULT
COMPUTI8G
Next Adult Computing is
Tuesday 2nd June and then 7th July. If you are
intending to come it is essential that you book a
place.
TUTORING
Don’t tear your hair out!
No need to travel to Albury.
We have tutors available for most
ages and abilities in a wide variety
of subjects.
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Due to popular demand we have a trolley
full of Premier’s Reading Challenge books
on display for our young readers to choose
from.
Story Time
Every Thursday at 11am
PASSPORT PHOTOS
Available while you wait
Free
Thursday 4th & 11th June 2015
6pm—9pm
Library Complex, Holbrook
Full course $170.00
Refresher
$150.00
and computer access available at the
Holbrook Library Complex
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Buy Local in Greater Hume Shire
COUNCIL NEWS – April 2015
The Heritage Office of NSW co-funds Council to
make available annual dollar for dollar grants to
owners of heritage listed properties to assist and
encourage these owners to undertake essential repair
and or conservation works to their properties. The aim
of this program is not only to help the conservation of
these properties, but to raise public awareness of
heritage, encourage investment in the community and
the preservation of specialist trade skills. At the
meeting Council approved a heritage grant of $1,925
to assist the Walbundrie Hotel to undertake
conservation works to the roof of the hotel.
Council is currently facing a number of key decisions
about its future. So next up a report regarding the
current status of the preparation of Council’s Fit for
the Future submission was tabled including a
community engagement plan to inform residents and
ratepayers about the process. Greater Hume Shire
Council has been given two options – potentially
merge with Albury City Council, or join as a Council
in a Joint Organisation. But Council is steadfast in its
view that Greater Hume ratepayers and the
communities it support are best served by being part
of a rural based council. Therefore, Council is
preparing a submission to continue to stand-alone.
I urge all ratepayers to become informed about this
issue. To assist this, all ratepayers are being mailed
an information brochure regarding Fit for the Future
and its impact on Greater Hume Shire. Later in May,
residents and ratepayers will have the opportunity to
comment on Council’s draft submission, the
Improvement Action Plan and the direction Council is
taking in relation to its future.
Council has noted the name of Tindal Road for the
private road west off the Southern Freeway
Interchange at Holbrook. Council has resolved to
adopt the name Forrest Court for the road near the
Northern Freeway Interchange and has determined to
advertise the proposal to rename the old Hume
Highway north of Albury Street as Sydney Road.
The next ordinary meeting of Greater Hume Shire
Council will be held on Wednesday, 20 May 2015 at
the Council Chambers in Culcairn commencing with a
public forum at 4.30pm.
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Initiative.
In receiving the report, Greater Hume Shire Council
recognises the crucial role small businesses play in
developing the character of our local communities by
generating economic activity and strengthening
community cohesion across our shire, creating jobs
and employment opportunities.
“Council’s primary aim is to raise awareness in the
community about the importance of shopping locally
and positively influence buying behaviour to
increase shopping at our local shops and businesses,
and to encourage an increase in local business to
business activity as well” said Mayor, Cr Wilton.
Shopping locally benefits our economies further by
the multiplier effect, which in simple terms is about
how many times money spent by a resident,
business, or visitor circulates in the local economy
and the economy generally. “Council views that the
Buy Local in Greater Hume Shire initiative is an
ideal mechanism to position Council as working for
the whole of the shire and the business community”
added Mayor, Cr Heather Wilton.
Due to a solid response from the business
community, Council will take the lead role
developing the initiative and managing the program.
The proposal outlined that Council officers in
conjunction with a working committee will
determine the elements of the program. It is
envisaged this will include a unique brand image,
sticker decals, posters, outdoor signage and an
ambassador network, along with internet and social
media support tools.
A possible Stage 2 of the initiative will include a
shopper incentive offer.
It is envisaged that the initiative will be launched
within six weeks and continue to the end of
December, with a review and follow up survey to be
conducted in early 2016.
LITTLE BILLABONG CWA
Each year CWA members learn about a different
country and this year the Country of Study is Italy.
With this in mind, members of Little Billabong
Branch are asked to bring an Italian dish to share
to the next meeting—at the Little Billabong Hall
on Monday 18 May. We will begin the meeting at
10.30am and share in an Italian lunch and friendship.
Husbands/partners are welcome to join us for lunch.
Murray Group’s combined International Day and
Agricultural/Environment Day is being held in
Albury on Monday 25 May. This should be an
interesting day out with guest speakers and an Italian
themed meal. As well as learning more about Italy
this is an opportunity to find out a bit more about
Butterflies, Boronia and Beetroot, which are the Ag/
Env. topics for the year.
Please let Tammy Williams know if you are
interested in attending, for catering purposes.
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www.holbrook.nsw.au
HOSTEL FETE
ANGLICAN NEWS
A huge thank you to the Holbrook Community for
supporting our annual Hostel Fete. It was a very
successful day with people enjoying the delicious
Devonshire teas and well supported stalls.
Many thanks to all those who donated cakes, produce
and knick knacks to our stalls and the Holbrook
Community Markets for their generous support.
First Prize: Hamper won by Sister Marie McAlister.
2nd Prize: Mothers Day Pack (donated by Jenny
Sheather & Jean Knight) won by Robyn Spokes. 3rd
Prize:$40 Tony’s Supermarket voucher won by Alan
Buchanan. 4th Prize: Rose (donated by Jane Plunkett)
won by Richard Savill
This Sunday we are having a special all-age family
service. The children will be part of the main service
and help with many aspects of it. Next Sunday (24
May) we will be visiting the Uniting Church to join
them at their 9:30am service. The guest speaker is
Kevin Keegan, the Australian National Director of the
Far East Broadcasting Company, an organisation that
for 50 years has broadcast Christian radio
programmes into ‘closed’ countries. He will share
stories of lives transformed by the message of God’s
love: within prisons, hospitals, remote villages, and
other hard-to-reach places. Kevin will also be the
guest speaker at our Men’s Breakfast on Saturday 23
May, 8am at the Anglican Church.
HISTORY QUIZ
11 March 1961 Raie Williams married who at
Holbrook? This person is now a resident of
Albury, and was a well known Holbrook identity.
Answer: Edward ‘Teddy’ Wornes
Quiz: June 1961 Holbrook Shire
Council took over what?
KNOX UNITING CHURCH invites visitors
to come to our church service on Sunday 17th May, to
hear an address by Garron Farrell, from the Open
Doors Foundation. His work takes him to the front
line in providing aid to embattled Christians who are
suffering persecution in many countries around the
world. The service begins at 9.30 a.m., and all are
welcome.
Four Generations of the
Brooke / Tuck Family
together for Anzac Day.
Left to right: Robyn
Hassett, Joy Brooke,
Michael Tuck (a naval
marine technician)&
Tracey Tuck.
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Still finding many jobs to do in the
garden at this time of the year, and
with another load of bark arriving
there are never ending things to do. A
great day at the Hostel Fete, with a
lot of the community coming to
support a good cause and buy some
plants, which benefits both the community garden and
the hostel. Once again thank you to Ken and Kim
Hulme and Bob Byron for helping me load up and
man the stall. We have a new volunteer to help in the
garden and would like to welcome Jenny ( who bought
the log cabin) into our small but hard working group.
There have been people dropping off bags of bulbs
and cuttings for us to use so thank you for that. We are
progressing well with our project of mosaic art for the
garden and the St Patrick’s School children are
looking forward to getting involved in the project as
well. We are still looking for a few items to complete
the project and if anyone in the community can help us
out with: tiles (white or coloured), outdoor coffee
tables and chairs, bags of cement. You can leave
donations at the garden behind the Catholic School.
All the pumpkins have been harvested and we will be
having a cooking morning at the school to do pumpkin
soup to have available for any of our residents who
may need a bit of support over the winter months and
if we feel adventurous we hope to do some scones to
have on hand as well. Anyone wanting to join us on
the morning is most welcome. Date and time will be in
next issue. Sue: 0427 369 570
HOLBROOK HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
Our small group provides funds for the purchase of
equipment and furnishing for the hospital and aged
care wing. In addition we provide funds for activities
for the residents of the Harry Jarvis Wing.
The Harry Jarvis Wing has been recently extended to
provide a beautiful new sunroom/lounge area on the
northern aspect of the building. We aim to raise funds
to provide window furnishings for this beautiful area.
Also the enclosing garden area needs some renovation
post building thus assistance is needed.
This month we intend to hold a breakfast outside
Holbrook Stores on Friday, 15th May commencing at
8.30am in conjunction with sales of raffle tickets. We
will also be selling raffle tickets on Saturday 23rd &
30th May at the same venue. Donations are always
great fully accepted.
Holbrook Hospital has been proposed as a
Multipurpose Health Service and planning is
underway for additions to the hospital should the
appropriate funding become available.
The growing health care facility we have in Holbrook
together with the highly trained staff is very central
and important to our small community.
The auxiliary requires your help by supporting our
fundraising activities. We are always looking for new
auxiliary members both male and female. Please
contact us if you are interested.
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BI8GO
Every Monday.
Tickets on sale from 10am,
eyes down at 11am
Lunch available.
Everyone welcome
CLUB RESTAURA8T
Winter opening hours will be
Dinner 5.30 - 8.30pm 7 days
and Lunch 12 -2 pm Sun - Fri
CLUB RAFFLES
FRIDAY NIGHTS 12 Meat & Vege packs, 3 vouchers
and 2 Members Draws.
Drawn at 7.00pm
SUNDAY LUNCH 12 Meat & Vege packs, 3 vouchers
and a Members Draw.
Drawn at 1pm
CLUB TRADI8G HOURS
Club open every day
Monday - Saturday from 10am
Sunday from 9am
www.holbrook.nsw.au
HOLBROOK LANDCARE
HLN Women in Ag (WiA) group will deliver a
Women in Wool event on Wednesday 10th June. The
day is aimed at women of all ages in the wool
industry—especially young women and girls who
would like to obtain basic wool training, develop
their careers in the wool industry and increase their
capacity to participate. The first session of the day
will be presented in collaboration with the Holbrook
Sheep & Wool Fair Schools’ Day, with a number of
workshops for girls and high-school students on
basic training aspects and career opportunities in the
wool industry. Secondly, we will be running a
session focussed on careers and skills in the wool
industry as presented by Jenni Turner (Fox & Lillie)
and Fiona Raleigh (TAFE Wool classing teacher).
This will be followed by a cocktail/dinner evening
networking function with exciting guest speakers
within the industry. We are seeking your input and
would be grateful if you could visit
www.holbrooklandcare.org.au to fill in a survey to
help us plan some interesting topics for the day.
HLN have secured from MLLS, through the National
Landcare Programme, funding to identify priority
sites for the Southern Pygmy Perch. This will
increase our knowledge of the distribution of the
endangered SPP in the Holbrook area. Over the next
few months HLN will be identifying possible SPP
PROBUS is an association that originated in the
U.K. in 1965, began in Australia in 1976 with
Holbrook having its inaugural meeting on 30th March
1993. PROBUS is now a world-wide movement in
over 22 countries with 150,000 members across
Australia and the South Pacific. PROBUS is for active
members of the community who no longer work full
time to join together in friendship, fellowship & fun.
Its basic purpose is to provide regular opportunities to
progress healthy minds and active bodies, through
social interaction and activities, expand interests and
to enjoy the fellowship of new friends. Holbrook
PROBUS meets monthly at the R.S. Club and always
welcomes new members.
At our last meeting, 57 members were privileged to
hear Hugh Satchell speak on his Watts Motor Neuron
Disease Challenge Ride that 4 mates did from 6th to 9th
November 2014. The ride left Albury and headed via
Mitta to Bairnsdale for the first night. Day 2 was Sale
for breakfast, Foster for lunch and ending up at Phillip
Island. Day 3 the ride headed to Flinders, Sorrento,
Castlemaine and ended at Harcourt. Day 4 heading for
home they picked up 40 riderss at Wangaratta to
arrive back in Albury to friends, family and a BBQ.
Hugh and his mates managed to raise $100,000 for
Motor Neuron Disease, what a fantastic effort.
Our next meeting is 26th May 2015.
I praise loudly. I blame softly.- Catherine the Great
Quality Meat, Groceries & Friendly Service
sites (farm dams and creeks). If you would like to
take part in identifying potential habitat sites on your
property, contact Claire at the HLN office.
HLN’s Annual Agriculture Forum is on again.
This year’s topic is “Marketing for Your Farming
System” and will be held on Wednesday 3rd June
from 9am. We are delighted to have Mick Keogh,
Executive Director of Australian Farm Institute,
discussing regional and global market influences and
what this means for Australian agriculture. Other
presenters include: Georgina Gubbins, specialist beef
and lamb producer. Kirrily & Derek Blomfield, 2014
NSW Farmers of the Year. Tom Bull, prime lamb
seed stock producer. Mark Inglis, Farm Assurance &
Supply Chain Manager, JBS Australia
Cost for the forum is $25 for HLN members and $35
for non-members. For more information go to
www.holbrooklandcare.org.au, or to RSVP to HLN
on (02) 6036 3181. HLN are seeking Expressions of
Interest from any local agribusinesses who would
like to have a display at the forum. Please contact the
HLN office for further details.
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Holbrook’s Fresh Food Option
Specials from the 13th May - 19th May
Fruit & Veg
Pink Lady Apples $2.49/kg, Oranges $1.99/kg
Red Grapes $2.99/kg,
Mandarines $2.98/kg
Gold Sweet Potatoes $ 1.99/kg
2.5kg P/P Washed Potatoes $2.98ea
Deli
Virginian Ham $ 10.99/kg,
Strassburg $9.99/kg
Saveloys $5.99/kg,
Cocktail Franks $5.99/kg
Butcher
Beef Porterhouse $19.99/kg,
Premium Beef Mince $9.99/kg
Beef Casserole Steak $9.99/kg
Beef Stir Fry with vegies $15.99/kg
Rissoles 10 for $5.00
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Open Monday-Friday 7.00am til 7.00pm
and weekends until 4.00pm.
127 Albury Street Holbrook
P: 02 6036 3288 F: 02 6036 3808
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MULLENGANDRA SCHOOL NEWS
Excursion to Harbison’s Farm On 2nd April the
children of Mullengandra Public School went to Mrs
Harbison’s, their teacher’s, house. Mrs Harbison has
three children but only one came with us on the
excursion. His name is Charlie. Mrs Harbison also has
a golden retriever called Cindy. Ms Twitt our
Teaching Principal also came.
Once we had a look around we ate scones with jam
and cream and fruit.
We went in cars to the fern trees. On our way Mrs
Harbison had all our gear, water containers and lunch
provisions slide off the back of the ute as she drove
through a gully. Lucky Ms Twitt wasn’t driving too
close behind her.
We got out of the cars and walked up the hill from the
fern trees to where we were going to have lunch. Mrs
Harbison drove the ute up the hill.
We put yabby nets in a dam just down from the hill.
We walked to some gum trees and had an Easter Egg
Hunt. I found four eggs.
After the hunt we made shelters out of tree parts,
leaves and bark. We walked back to the ute and Mr
Harbison (Harbo) was there cooking sausages. We
had sausages and juice for lunch. Then we roasted
marshmallows. We packed up and went back to the
house before we went home or if you are a Hayes girl
you went to Sydney!!! Eloise Hayes
ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL
Results are in from our recent Athletics Carnival
showing amazing efforts from all involved. Carroll
house were the victors followed by Flinders and
Joseph.
Junior Girl Champion - Scarlet Galvin, Grace Doyle
runners up Junior Boy Champion - Jett Liddell, Jack
Hulme runners up
11 Year Girl Champion - Holly Jones, Andrea
Seymour runners up
11 Year Boy Champion - Hunter Galvin, Ben Parker
runners up Senior Girls Champion - Olivia Schuur,
Phoebe Plunkett runners up Senior Boy Champion Austin Scheetz, Fletcher Hart runners up
The school are raising funds for Caritas Australia's
Nepal appeal on Friday 22nd May. Gold coins will be
lined up for this charity.
We wish all mothers a Happy Mothers Day last week
and thank parents for arranging the Mothers Day
Stall.
The school are participating in NAPLAN this week
and we wish them well during this time. We are also
renovating our school restrooms. Soon to be
completed.
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four
pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she
never did care for pie. Tenneva Jordan
An ounce of mother is worth a pound of clergy.
Spanish Proverb
Donation to Early Learning Centre
A donation cheque was presented to Mrs Meryl
Allworth for the Holbrook Early Learning Centre by
representatives of the 2013 Holbrook Public School
Reunion group.
Come try our new range of
Artisan Breads available
Fri, Sat, Sun & Monday
Trading Hours
Central Bakery (B1)
Mon-Thurs 6am-7pm
Fri 6am-8pm
Sat & Sun 8am-7pm
02 6036 2049 (B1)
51 Albury Street (B2)
(southern end of town)
8.30am-3pm
7 days/week
02 6036 3300 (B2)
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HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL Riverina Pre-Selection etball Trials: Congratulations to Millie
Walsh and Aylee Jenkyn for being selected to attend the Riverina Netball Trials on Friday 22 May in Wagga.
Paul Kelly Cup: A team of 18 boys played in the 2nd round of the Paul Kelly Cup in Wagga last Thursday. They
won their first three games convincingly, to make it to the semi-final. Unfortunately, they were not successful in
winning the semi-final. It was a fantastic effort for the team to make it so far. Peer Support Camp: Year 6
students, accompanied by teachers Miss Peterson and Mrs Wedgwood, spent last Tuesday and Wednesday at the
Great Aussie Holiday Park, Bowna. The students participated in a range of team building and leadership
activities to prepare them for running peer support groups, which involves all students in our school. APLA:
Students in Years 3 & 5 are participating in national testing of literacy, numeracy and text writing skills this
week. Cross Country: Well done to the 34 students who participated at the Southern Riverina Cross Country last
Monday at Burrumbuttock. Congratulations to the team, as Holbrook was the overall winning school. Also
congratulations to Henry Gulliver, Ewan Mackinlay, Claire Cottrell, Olivia King, Will Satchell and Tia Charles,
who made the Riverina team to compete in Gundagai on 11 June. ew School Plan 2015 – 2017: The plan
focuses on three strategic directions and their purpose, Excellence in Learning, Excellence in Teaching and
Excellence in Leading. The comprehensive plan is available to view on our school website. As part of
Excellence in Learning, our school has introduced two new programs, Soundwaves and Mathletics, both
designed to support students’ learning in literacy and numeracy. These programs can be accessed from home
and are beneficial in reinforcing concepts learnt at school. P & C ews: Congratulations to the new executive,
who will lead the P&C this year. Prue Pincott (President), Margot Pitzen
(Vice–President), Liz de Steiger (Secretary) and Jess Barr Smith (Treasurer).
Athletics: The annual athletics carnival was held on Monday, 18 May at
Alexandra Park, Albury.
Part of HPS AZAC display in the school hall. Cousins - Hamilton &
Maddie Black and Matilda & Oscar Preston with photo & medals of
their great, great grandfather Charles Alfred Pertzel (father of the late
Phyllis Body). He was from Henty and fought in both WW1 & WW2,
despite being too young for WW1 & too old for WW2. He was a prisoner
of war in Changi. He died at the age of 95 in the Harry Jarvis Wing.
YOUR O8E STOP SHOP. GROCERIES, HARDWARE, WHITEGOODS,
GARDE8 & SOIL
Come in and join us
for The Biggest
Morning Tea
on Friday 22 May
Trading Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm
Sat - Sun 8.30am- 2.00pm
(Bulk hardware services available until 12noon Saturday)
Ph: 6036 2111
155 Albury Street, Holbrook
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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Holbrook R.S. Club Veteran
Golfers’ Association
2015 Annual Cancer Appeal Golf
Tournament Results
Straight Drive: This event was sponsored the Dad’s
Army Golfers. Ladies Heather Chaston, Veterans
Gordon Webb, on Veterans Harry Melbourne.
8earest The Pins: Sponsored by the Dad’s Army
Golfers. 3rd Hole G. Vlatko, 5th Hole Ray Jennings,
9th Hole W. Robertson, 10th Hole A. Buchanan, 14th
Hole Gordon Webb, 16th Hole P. Jeal.
Ladies Events; Winner sponsored by Grandma’s
Closet & JB’s Café - Heather Chaston 36 points, 2nd
Place sponsored by Cool Cats - Marj Winnett 29
points, 3rd Place sponsored by Cool Cats - Mirra Webb
23 points. 8on-Veterans Events: Winner sponsored
by Commercial Club-Albury - Terry Melbourne 41
points, 2nd Place sponsored by Holbrook Tyre
Service—Warren Bender 38 points, 3rd Place
sponsored by Holbrook Mowers & Chainsaws - Karel
Groenewound 37 points (C/B), 4th Place Wes Black
37 points. C Grade Veterans: Winner sponsored by
Hollyrocks Cleaning—P. Mills 41 points, 2nd Place
sponsored by Commercial Club Albury—Leo
Mackinlay 37 points (C/B), 3rd Place sponsored by the
Byer Motel, - Peter Chaston 37 points, 4th Place Rick
Murphy 32 points.
B Grade Veterans: Winner sonsored by Hollyrocks
Cleaning—Vic Durbridge 46 points, 2nd Place
sponsored by Albury Commercial Club—Tim
Pilkington 40 points, 3rd Place sponsored by the Byer
Motel—Cyril Keenan 36 points (C/B), 4th Place John
Vascolino 36 points. A Grade Veterans: Winner
sponsored by Hollyrocks Cleaning—Frank Zarboch
45 points, 2nd Place sponsored by Albury Commercial
Club—Gordon Webb 44 points, 3rd Place sponsored
by the Byer Motel - Phil Spokes 41 points, 4th Place
Neville Jones 40 points.
THERE WERE 40 PLAYERS IN ATTENDANCE
FOOTBALL
Rd 4 was a tough day on the track
for the senior Brookers with both Seniors and
Reserves going down by large margins. The senior
game was further soured by an unsavory incident that
saw our young under 17’s Captain, Coby Ross being
harshly tackled by a much larger opponent resulting in
a broken collar bone for Coby and a two week
suspension for the Magpies player involved. Awards
in the Senior : L. Trethowan (Riverina Hotel), G.
Lewin (Ag’n’Vet) J. Jones (Star Bar) A.B. Mackinlay
(Players Award and Tackle Award) Reserves Awards:
L. Casey (Riverina Hotel), H. Dowling (Star Bar) G.
Kilmartin (Pizza Shop) L. Day (Tony’s Supermarket)
M. Prosporo (Ag’n’Vet) Under 17’s had a sound win
Holbrook 13.13-91 to Magpies 6.2-38. Awards went
to T. Pinkney (Riverina Hotel) J. Burton (Pizza Shop)
R. Ross (Holbrook Embroidery) B. McCarthy (Footy
Club Meal Voucher). Under 14’s also enjoyed another
win; Holbrook 12.9-81 to Magpies 3.7-25. Awards
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w e nt t o : E K e o gh ( R i ve r i n a H ot e l )
R. Comb (Newsagency) E. Mackinlay (Bakery) L.
Joyce
(Tony’s
Supermarket)
O. Whitley (Coaches Award)
Rd 5 was an equally tough encounter for the young
Brookers against a strong Jindera side at Jindera.
Awards Snr J. Jones (Riverina Hotel) K. McCarthy
(Ag’nVet and players player) S. Hamilton (Star Bar)
L. Trethowan (Tackling Award) The Reserves also
suffered another crushing defeat. Awards J. McCarthy
(Riverina Hotel) W. Nicholls (Star Bar) B Reynolds
(Pizza Shop) W. Holmes (Tony’s Supermarket. The U
17’s played a tight and physical tussle against the
Jindera team and came away a goal short. Holbrook
5.3-33 and Jindera 5.9-39. Awards to A. Maconachie
(Riverina Hotel) B. McNamara (Pizza Shop) N.
Keogh (Meal Voucher) C. Walsh (Holbrook
Embroidery) The U14’s had a convincing win;
Holbrook 8,10-58 to Jindera 1.1-7. Awards to W.
Plunkett (Riverina Hotel) T. McNamara
(Newsagency) J. Keogh (Bakery) L. Bowen (Tony’s
Supermarket)
Don’t miss the Free Family Movie night on
this weekend at the Footy Clubrooms. Stay
after footy for Fish and Chips for $8 or $30
for the family and then enjoy the movies.
The first movie, Penguins of Madagascar
starts at 6.30 with another movie for the
family at 8.30. Popcorn lollies and drinks
will be for sale as well.
NETBALL Rd 4 Holbrook vs Murray Magpies
Under 12- Holbrook 41 defeated Murray Magpies 1.
Award Aylee Jenkyn (Holbrook Bakery). Under 14Holbrook 21 defeated by Murray Magpies 30. Award
Jess Lowry. Under 16- Holbrook 17 defeated by
Murray Magpies 49. Award Ally Keogh. C ReserveHolbrook 38 defeated by Murray Magpies 40. Award
Georgie Cavanough (Woomargama Hotel). C GradeHolbrook 44 defeated Murray Magpies 35.Award
Kristie Preston (Riverina Hotel). B Grade- Holbrook
35 defeated Murray Magpies 30. Award Emma Parker
(Tony's Butchery). A Holbrook 31 defeated by Murray
Magpies 47. Award Ness Taylor (Bounce Physio)
Rd 5 Jindera vs Holbrook A Grade Holbrook 46
defeated Jindera 34. Awards Kesh Brennan (Holbrook
Pizza), Lucy Grills (Woomargama Hotel) B Grade
Holbrook 53 defeated Jindera 35. Awards Anna
Rossiter (Riverina Hotel) & Lauren Ryan (Players
Player). C Grade Holbrook 25 defeated by Jindera 26.
Awards Claire Ross (Riverina Hotel) & Kristie
Preston (Players Player). C Reserve- Holbrook 22
defeated by Jindera 35. Award Teash Keogh (Tony's
Supermarket) Under 16- Holbrook 39 defeated
Jindera 32. Awards Nicola Gledhill (Holbrook Pizza),
Chloe McKenna ( Bakery) Under 14- Holbrook 50
defeated Jindera 8. Awards Tamin Archer ( Bakery),
Olivia Hearn (Holbrook Pizza) Under 12- Holbrook
30 defeated Jindera 0. Award Lara Pardey (Bakery)
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www.holbrook.nsw.au
Council’s Fit for the Future Submission
to Retain Existing Boundaries and
Remain a Rural Based Shire
Greater Hume Shire Council, like the majority of
councils in NSW, is currently facing a number of key
decisions about its future.
This week, ratepayers in Greater Hume Shire will
receive an information guide in the mail outlining
Council’s case for Fit for the Future. The information
guide explains what is Fit for the Future and its impact
on Greater Hume Shire, how Council will consult with
the community and the options that ratepayers will
have to provide feedback during May and early June
which will be considered as part of the submission. By
30 June 2015, all councils in NSW are required to
prepare plans to demonstrate that they are sustainable
in the long term which includes demonstrating that
they have the scale and capacity to meet the reasonable
expectations of the community, industry and
government, or develop a merger proposal with
neighbouring councils.
For some time Council has clearly understood the
Government’s message that ‘no change was not an
option’” said Greater Hume Shire Council Mayor, Cr
Heather Wilton.
“Therefore Councillors and Management have been
working hard to reform the organisation over the past
few years” added Mayor Wilton. “Despite significant
challenges faced following the 2004 amalgamation,
Council has since built a strong record of
achievement”. “In the past three years, a raft of
changes have been implemented to improve the
sustainability of our rural based Council and to adapt to
a changing operational environment”, Cr Wilton
explained.
Service levels and methods of service delivery have
been reviewed e.g. construction and gravel resheeting
crews working longer hours during daylight saving
period, implementation of the Waste Management
Strategy which rationalised the operation of landfills
and transfer stations in the shire, aligning library
services with Riverina Regional Library and
participating in the winding up of the Upper Murray
Regional Library. Better utilisation of debt financing to
ensure capital projects can be undertaken in a timely
manner. Withdrawal from residential aged care and
sale of assets to the ‘not for profit’ sector. Withdrawal
from being provider of aged and community services.
Council’s role in the future will be one of facilitation to
ensure the continuation of an appropriate level of aged
and community services throughout the shire. The
removal of a number of administrative/office based
positions. Equivalent full time positions being reduced
from 149 in June 2011 to the current level of 115.
Council is also currently working on its Improvement
Action Plan that Council believes can ensure its
financial stability into the future. The community will
be able to view the plan from Thursday, 21 May 2015
on Council’s website and provide comment back to
Council prior to the submission due with the NSW
Government on 30th June.
www.holbrook.nsw.au
WOMENS BOWLS
Social Bowls: Winners
29 April - Marj Garnsey, Cathy Jones & Karen
Copeland. 6 May – Pam Seymour, Debbie Gadd &
Ailsa Murdoch. Congratulations to Lorraine Carmody
who was runner – up in the RDWBA singles. Well
done! June Cookson, Marlene Thurling, Heather
Chaston & Pam Seymour along with Cathy Jones,
Pauline Cheney, Marion Kathleen & Pam Kaletta
enjoyed two days’ bowling in the Versatility Fours at
Culcairn. Pam Kaletta’s team won 4 out of 6 games,
taking home 4th prize.
Pam Seymour, Marion Kathleen & Karen Copeland
travelled to Tumut last week for a triples tournament.
A lovely day was had by all!
AGM 18 May @ 2pm.
THE HOLBROOK
PHARMACY
119 Albury Street
Holbrook
02 6036 2055
Free Blood Pressure testing
Come in and see us today.
143 Albury Street Holbrook 2644
02 6036 3333
Mon/Fri 8-4pm,
Sat 8-3pm, Sun 9-3pm
Relax in our friendly & comfortable
air conditioned café . Indoor &
courtyard seating Fully Licenced
Homemade gourmet food & cakes
Specialty Gluten Free Food made daily
Superior Coffee
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Physiotherapist- Sarah Finlay
Plumber, Drainer, Gasfitter, Bobcat, Tip Truck,
Ditchwitch Trencher, Excavator, Kanga Loader
Concrete & Rubbish Removal, Site Cleanups
Slashing, Trenching, Post Holes,
Rotary Hoe, Bucket Work, Levelling
(Bachelor of Exercise & Sport Science, Masters of Physiotherapy)
APA member. Sports injuries, back and neck injuries, muscle &
joint injuries, women’s health, pre & post natal programs.
Workcover NSW, DVA, MAA, TAC
Private health rebates available
Holbrook Hospital, Bowler St, Holbrook
FOR BOOKI8GS & E8QUIRIES
Call Sarah on 0409 907 058
Call Luke Howard 0403 191 780
NEW
Sales Service and Installation
Qualified Technicians
Quality Equipment
Austel Licensed
Wagga Digital TV now available.
Servicing Holbrook Area Weekly
TV Aerial Installation
Digital Set Top Boxes
Antennas, VCR & TV Tuning
Plasma and LCD sales
Panasonic 50” HD Plasma TV $999
Zane 0408 698 000 (Albury)
H B PLUMBING
Darren Hallsbree
Vic Licence No: 103619
NSW Licence No: 2555686C
ALL GENERAL
PLUMBING
Mini Excavator
T & S BAGLEY BUILDERS
SERVICE, QUALITY &
TRADESMANSHIP
NEW HOMES, EXTENSIONS,
RENOVATIONS & LIGHT COMMERCIAL.
LET US QUOTE ON YOUR PLAN OR OURS.
Gas fitting, Drainage, Roofing,
P: 02 6020 2070
Septic Tanks, Storm Water,
M: 0419 34 8 209
Hot/Cold Water
Hallsbree@yahoo.com.au
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Ph: 02 6036 8114
Mob: 0429 638 527
Lic. No: 179460C
www.holbrook.nsw.au
FARM TREE MAINTENANCE
Paul Day
Plumber & Gasfitter
0428511727 0260363394
all-day@hotmail.com.au
Driveways cleared to 8 metres. Unwanted
trees felled. Dead trees ringed for firewood.
Plantation Maintenance
15 years experience in all aspects of forestry
thinnings. Thinning and pruning service
available. 4 wheel drive cherry picker for pruning
to 8 metres.
Phone me: I will be happy to come out and view
your plantation with you and offer my thoughts.
Fully insured.
No fee—no obligation.
John: 0428 211837
Meets every Sunday at 10am
At the CTC Centre
Bowler St, Holbrook
You are welcome to attend this service…you will be
blessed, encouraged and inspired as we fellowship
together!
Minister: Pastor Joe Spokes
Bible study group Wednesdays at 7pm
Youth group every Friday night…
Contact Matt Bennetts for program details:
0408 296 203
PLUMBI8G
PAUL POTOC8IK
G.R. Mulloy
Fencing
♦ Rural
and Domestic
♦ Fabrication of stockyards and small sheds
♦ Trenches and post holes
♦ Free quotes available
Contact Graham — 0427 095 761
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Now digging post holes and trenches, still
catering for all your fences ABN: 51 852 536 411
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations
Roof & Guttering
Hot Water Replacement
Cold Water Renewals
Maintenance
Sewage Blockages
Gas Installations
Vic Lic: 8o. 45354 8SW Lic: 8o. 195486C
Ph: 0447 150 165
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COMMUNITY DIARY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
May 2015
Wed 13 Ladies’ Golf Tournament
Fri 15
RCG Course @ Library Complex
Hospital Auxiliary Breakfast 8.30am @
Holbrook Stores
Sun 17
Men’s Golf Tournament
Mon 18 Craft Group meet
Little Billabong CWA 10.30am @ Little
Billabong Hall
Womens’ Bowls AGM
Tue 19
SES Training 7pm
Wed 20 GHSC meeting 4.30pm @ Culcairn
Council Chambers
Thu 21
Women’s Health Clinic @ Hospital
Sat 23
Polocrosse Carnival @ HEC
Men’s Breakfast 8am @ Anglican Church
Sun 24
Polocrosse Carnival @ HEC
Miniature Train runs
Holbrook Community Markets
Mon 25 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Show Society AGM 7.30pm @ 7 Fleet St
Blood Bank
Tue 26
Holbrook Probus
Wed 27 Red Cross Zone Conf @ Walbundrie
Fri 29
Biggest Morning Tea 11am @ Library
Complex
June 2015
Mon 1
Craft Group meet
Ex-View Club ladies’ lunch—1pm @ RS
Club
Tue 2
Adult Computing @ Library Complex
SES Meeting 7pm
Wed 3
Holbrook Landcare’s Annual
Agricultural Forum @ Shire Hall
Thu 4
Senior First Aid Course 6-9pm @ Library
Complex
Fri 5
Lankeys Creek Happy Hour
Mon 8
Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Wed 10 Holb Sheep & Wool Fair Schools’ Day
Thu 11
Holbrook Sheep & Wool Fair
Senior First Aid Course 6-9pm @ Library
Complex
Fri 12
Holbrook Sheep & Wool Fair
Sun 14
Miniature Train runs
Mon 15 Craft Group meet
Tue 16
SES Training 7pm
Thu 18
Biggest Morning Tea @ Hostel 10-11am
Mon 22 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Show Society Meeting
Thu 25
Women’s Health Clinic @ Hospital
Sat 27
Men’s Breakfast 8am @ Anglican Church
Mon 29 Craft Group meet
Tue 30
Holbrook Probus
July 2015
Fri 3
Lankeys Creek Happy Hour
Mon 6
Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Tue 7
Adult Computing @ Library Complex
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HOLBROOK SHOW SOCIETY
AGM
7.30pm MONDAY 25 May 2015
@ 7 Fleet St, Holbrook
All welcome
RICK PLUNKETT
Welding & Machinery Repairs.
On-site Welding.
Crane Truck & Bobcat Hire
Ph: 0421 191 768
Wagga Holbrook
Couriers
Small or large items
0402 054 604
HUME MEDICAL CE8TRE
We are looking for a part-time Registered Nurse to
join our friendly team at Hume Medical Centre.
Applicants must have full registration with AHPRA
and have an Immunisation Certificate. The position
will initially be for 13 hours per week and will
involve some reception duties. Applicants must be
able to work as part of a team and independently. If
you believe that you have the skills and attitude we
are looking for, please forward your application and
CV to PM@rcmc.com.au.
FIREWOOD
Clean dry blue gum from local
farm forestry plantations
Delivered, long lengths 3.5m
bundles for you to cut your own.
$85 m3.
Call John on
0428 211 837
for a quote.
Community Radio 96.7FM
Holbrook Community Website
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www.holbrook.nsw.au
www.holbrook.nsw.au
HANDYMAN IN HOLBROOK
R&D Home Maintenance
» No Job Too Small
» Free Quote
House painting (inside & out) / Rendering / Plastering
& Repairs / Tiling (floor and wall) / Bathroom &
Laundry Renos / Fences & Sheds Spray Painted.
ABN 33 146 093 819
Ring Rod 0418 675 193
Electric Powerline Design
A Professional Design Service for underground
and overhead powerlines for Urban, Rural,
Residential, Commercial and Industrial situations
Ken Follett P: 02 6036 3397 M: 0419 481 270
info@electricpowerlinedesign.com.au
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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