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ISSN 1832-0198
Issue 260
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Success for Former Local Cricketer
Former Holbrook cricketer Steve Taylor has been in good
form with his Darwin club Waratahs which culminated in
the young skipper leading his team to a solid victory in the
local top end one day final last year in August. Taylor was
the star for his side, taking 3/34 with the ball, before scoring
with 41 not out to lead the Waratahs to a comfortable
victory.
Since leaving Holbrook, where Steve was Senior Cricketer
of the Year in 2007/08, he played with the Lavington
Cricket Club before moving to Melbourne to play for the
Northcote Club, of which he is now also captain.
After the Melbourne season finishes, Steve heads up to
Darwin for the Northern ‘Day Season’ to lead the Waratahs
Club, and also do some fishing!
Steve also represented the Northern Territory for three
consecutive years. He was selected as captain, against South
Australia, leading them to victory in 2013. Steve is now
heading off to England where he will join Mildenhall cricket
side in Suffolk County near Cambridge for the April to
September season.
Holbrook
Under 16s
Claim
2014/15
Title
Holbrook’s under
16 cricket team
defe ate d
The
Rock
Yerong
Creek to win this
s e a s o n ’ s
premiership.
Holbrook set up
the win with a
patient 132 runs
on the first day of
the grand-final.
Hamish Mackinlay’s (44) and Bailey Parker (26) laid the platform with a quick fire 58 run second wicket
partnership. Corey McCarthy (16), Jake Hicks, Dammon Brennan and Cooper Walsh occupied the crease for
important periods of time, enabling Holbrook to bat out their 40 overs.
The Rock was in early trouble when they lost opener Allan Malmo to a sharp slip catch by Hamish Mackinlay
off Bailey Parker’s third ball of the day. The catch was to be Mackinlay’s first of four important slips catches for
the innings. The Holbrook boys bowled extremely well, keeping pressure on The Rock eventually bowling them
out for 70 runs in the 27th over. Bowling figures: Bailey Parker (8 overs-1 maiden-3 wickets for 17 runs),
Hamish Mackinlay (5-0-0 for 13), Jake Hicks (4-0-2 for 8), Cooper Walsh (4.3-2- 4 for 9), Corey McCarthy (3-1
-1 for 13) and Dammon Brennan (1-0-0 for 5). In what was a fine all round team effort, Hamish Mackinlay was
voted man of the match. All players are to be congratulated on the consistent season they produced and the
improvement they have displayed in their cricket skills.
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Come and get some help
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HOMEWORK All primary students welcome
Coming courses available at the
Holbrook Library through
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Food Handling $120– 7 May
Food Safety Supervisor $240– 14 & 21 May
for babies through to 5 year olds
Just some of the great new titles currently
available at Holbrook Library. There’s always
something new for the avid reader. Also War
Horse and TV series The Bridge, two of our
new items on DVD.
We have also added some good old Roald Dahl
and Dr Seuss titles to our children’s collection.
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TUTORI0G
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.
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HOLBROOK LANDCARE
S2S Bushlinks project is presenting two workshops
and forays with renowned photographer and fungi
expert Alison Pouliot. The first workshop, Fungi: An
Introduction to a Curious Kingdom, will be held at
Wenoma Studio Tumbarumba on Sunday 22 March at
10am, and will introduce participants to the diversity,
ecology and curiosities of the fungi kingdom. The
second workshop, The Bizarre and the Beautiful—A
Deeper Exploration of a Curious Kingdom, will be
held at Mullengandra Hall on Monday 23 March and
will take participants deeper into the fungi kingdom
with a close look at the major characteristics used to
identify fungi in the field. RSVP by Wednesday 18
March to the HLN office on 6036 3181 or
[email protected]. This event is made
possible by funding from the Australian Government.
If you are planting tubestock, a reminder that now is
the perfect time to get the ripping done. The profile is
dry and the rip will shatter and minimise the air
pockets in the line, settling down nicely when it rains.
For more detailed information on site preparation, go
to
the
Bushlinks
website
at
www.holbrooklandcare.org.au/bushlinks.
If you have an approved Bushlinks project, remember
that the deadline for fencing to be completed is 30
May 2015. If you do not think you can get your
fencing complete, please contact Kylie as soon as
possible at the office on (02) 6036 3181.
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
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Here is some revegetation from the first planting of
Bushlinks in 2013 - this is what yours could be
looking like in two year’s time with great preparation.
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Woomargama National Park featuring Cellar
Door & Café. Come up for lunches, dinners,
arvo-teas, & wine tasting all wkend with
Les & Julie; plus tastings Wed–Fri. Events
catering available.
12kms from the Tunnel Rd turn-off.
1190 Tunnel Rd, Woomargama, 2644
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Social Support & Seniors Week
A busy week this week for Seniors Week! Holbrook Social Support has two outings planned. On Tuesday 17th
March we headed to the Regent Cinema in Albury to watch “The Second Best Marigold Hotel” and had lunch at
the Astor Hotel. Then on Thursday we are off to Wagga Civic Theatre to See DENISE DRYSDALE live. We
will enjoy morning tea at the theatre before the performance and lunch afterwards. If you want to join us for any
outings give us a call on 6036 3677. All seniors are welcome!
We are also commencing a MENS ONLY social group. The first outing will be on Thursday 26 March. We will
be taking a “tourist drive” through the district and head to Jingellic Pub for lunch and perhaps some fishing if
anyone wants to through a line in! Plans are that the group will be self-led and attend or participate in activities
that the group members are interested in. Men (over the age of 65) who may be interested in joining us are
welcome to give us a call. Transport will be provided and we will also provide a carer if required. Suggestions
for future activities and trips are welcome!
If you would like to be part of our new MENS ONLY group (or know someone who might) please give us a call
at the office on 6036 3677 and we will let you know what’s happening.
ANGLICAN NEWS
This Sunday (22 March) we are holding our annual Harvest Festival Thanksgiving Service. This is a time
when we give thanks to God for all the good things he gives us. The church looks beautiful as we place lots of
fresh produce at the front during the service. Afterwards we take everything into the church hall for a fun
auction, with proceeds being given to support Christian ministry in remote Australia and other parts of the
world. All are welcome – 9:30am.
The following Saturday (28 March – Election Day) is our Men’s Breakfast. We have a speaker from the
Central Coast who will speak on Jesus’ Leadership. All men welcome at 8am.
Our annual school holiday Kids Club is coming up in the second week of school holidays, from Monday 13
April to Friday 17 April. To book your child in please call James Coats on 6036 2048. It’s available for
children from preschool age through to grade 6.
TRIVIA NIGHT
After a very successful Trivia night and Auction, the Holbrook Tennis, Cricket & Adult Riding clubs would like
to thank most sincerely, the business houses and people alike for their continuing support and donations. Your
generosity and ongoing involvement is hugely appreciated.
J&B’s Gourmet Café, John & Wendy Murdoch (for meat raffles), Lyn & Paul Lubke (donation), Saddleworld
Albury, Cute-Tea Pets Albury, Holbrook Stores IGA, Tony’s Supermarket, Holbrook Newsagency, Holbrook
Embroidery, Landmark Pitzen, Elders Holbrook, AgNVet Holbrook, Grandma’s Closet, Andrew Fagan Pest
Control, Holbrook Vet Centre, Rob & Jody Martin, Nifty’s Engineering, Sportsman's Warehouse Albury, Fox &
Lillie Rural Wool Buyers, Hollyrocks, Alex Harrison Hair Design, and the following people for donations of
loads of wood—Peter Waite, Colin & Stephen Parker, Charlie Papworth & Bill Heriot.
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ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL
St Patricks School students and teachers have been
exploring many new exciting areas of hands-on
learning, such as making ice cream, raising silkworms
and bike safety. Ride2School day saw many students
ride their bikes and scooters to school starting their
day on a healthy note. Senior students enjoyed
coaching the junior student groups on path etiquette,
bike maintenance, and helmet fitting then concluding
with the navigation of an obstacle course.
Congratulations to Hunter Galvin and Ben Parker who
are attending the MacKillop AFL trial on 27 March
2015. Ben also tried out for the Mackillop cricket
team.
We look forward to our cross country in March, those
who excel will attend the Diocesan cross country in
April. Go St Pat’s!
A visit to the school by a 2 day old Ferrari was the
highlight of Thursday last week. Children were able to
sit and admire the lovely car, generously provided by
a well-known Australian businessman.
Coming up:
Staff Professional Development: Monday 4 May.
Children WILL NOT attend school on this day due to
staff undertaking professional development.
SU0DAY 29th MARCH
STARTI0G AT 3pm
OVER 50 PRIZES
TO BE WO0
MEGA EASTER
RAFFLE
School Cross Country Carnival—Friday 27 March
Diocesan Cross Country Carnival
—Friday 24 April
FISHI0G COMPETITIO0
PLEASE 0OTE: CHA0GE OF DATE
SATURDAY 28th &
SU0DAY 29th MARCH
Come try our new range of
Artisan Breads available
Fri, Sat, Sun & Monday
Trading Hours
Central Bakery (B1)
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at Pleasure Island
—Weigh-In 2pm Sunday
CLUB RAFFLES
FRIDAY NIGHTS - 12 Meat & Vegie packs,
3 Vouchers and 2 Members Draws.
Drawn at 7.30pm
SU0DAY LU0CH RAFFLE
Mon-Thurs 6am-7pm
Fri 6am-8pm
Sat & Sun 8am-7pm
02 6036 2049 (B1)
12 Meat & Vegie packs, 3 Vouchers and a
Members Draw. Drawn at 1pm
51 Albury Street (B2)
plus Members Draw
(southern end of town)
8.30am-3pm
7 days/week
02 6036 3300 (B2)
CLUB TRADI0G HOURS
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THURSDAY 2nd APRIL
SEAFOOD RAFFLE
Club open every day
Monday - Saturday from 10am
Sunday from 9am
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HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL
Riverina Cricket: Congratulations to Ewan
Mackinlay for his selection in the squad of 24 players.
The team will train over the winter, before final
selection of the Riverina Team at the end of Term 3.
Southern Riverina AFL Trials: Congratulations to
Jack de Steiger, Henry Gulliver, Ewan Mackinlay and
Fletcher Parker for their selection in the SR AFL
Team. The boys will take part in the Riverina East
Trials on Friday 20 March. Southern Riverina
Swimming Results: Well done to the 29 swimmers
who competed at the SR Carnival on 27 February. Year 4, 5 & 6 students with Joffa after their cartooning
Our school won both the overall and handicap trophies
workshops. (Portia Martin, Josh Toll, Milly Hearn,
on the day. Congratulations to Phoebe Emerson, 11 Joffa, Cordelia Clarke, Riley King, Emily Black, Cianna
Year Girl Champion and Ewan Mackinlay, Senior
Toll, Aaron Heritage and 4athen King)
Boy Champion. Phoebe also broke the 50m
backstroke and 50m butterfly records. Thank you to the P&C for donating the swim caps, the students looked
amazing! Year 5/6 Rugby League and League Tag Mortimer Shield: Congratulations to the boys and girls
teams that participated in the rugby league gala day last Tuesday, in Albury. Both teams played exceptionally
well and were successful in making it to the grand final. The boys were narrowly defeated and the girls were the
winners. The girls will now play at the next level in Wagga. A fantastic effort by all students! Toon School:
Last Thursday, all students had the opportunity to take part in sessions with Jeff Taylor better known as ‘Joffa”.
The students built on their resilience skills, while having fun drawing cartoon characters. Choir:
Congratulations to Janita Nickel on her successful audition for the Riverina Central Choir. Garden Club: Our
garden club students are doing a fantastic job preparing for the planting season. They have deadheaded the
agapanthus, as well as many other jobs around school. Thank you to the Capell and Swan families for their
donations of herbs, succulents and seeds. P&C 0ews: The AGM will be held on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 at
7.30 pm. All executive positions are vacant and we encourage all interested parents/carers to attend the meeting.
Cross Country Carnival: Our annual Cross Country Carnival will be held on Thursday, 19 March at 10:00 am
on the school oval. All welcome to attend.
Holbrook Early Learning Centre
Children are curious learners and they LOVE playing in the dirt so
gardening is a fantastic way for kids to learn lessons about the
natural world around them, develop an interest in the food that they
are eating and encourage sustainable practices early on in life.
Gardening helps children to learn and develop new skills:
Responsibility: from caring for plants. Understanding: as they
learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water,
weeds compete with plants). Self-confidence: from achieving their
goals and enjoying the food they have grown. Love of nature: a
chance to learn about the outdoor environment in a safe and pleasant
place. Reasoning and discovery: learning about the science of plants, animals, weather, the environment,
nutrition and simple construction. Physical activity: doing something fun and productive. Cooperation:
including shared play activity and teamwork. Creativity: finding new and exciting ways to grow food.
0utrition: learning about where fresh food comes from.
HISTORY QUIZ
Who am I? I registered the first superphosphate spreader in New South Wales.
A transport pioneer of Holbrook.
Answer: In January 1960 Glen Meredith registered the first
superphosphate spreader in New South Wales; it was twice as quick as anything else on the market
Quiz: What was the most exciting thing on Television in 1960?
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SWIM CLUB PRESENTATIONS
2014/15 Age Champions: 7yr & under Jack Pitzen & Molly Pitzen; 8yr—Jed Davis & Madelyn Wheeler;
9yr—Jett Lidell & Saffi Pitt; 10yr—Max Davis & Maggie Jamieson; 11yr—Fletcher Hart & Angel DurdinPaul; 12yr—Shalayla Wheeler; 13yr—Will Plunkett & Morgan Archer; 14yr—Faith Pyers; 15yr—Jacob
Emerson; 16yr—Matthew Lyons & Nicola Gledhill; Open—Chris Young & Margot Pitzen.
Main Awards: Champion Boy—WillPlunkett, R/up—Matthew Lyons, 3rd—Jacob Emerson; Champion Girl—
Shalayla Wheeler, R/up—Margot Pitzrn, 3rd—Angel Durdin-Paul; Best 1st Year—Jett Lidell, R/Up—Paige
Lidell. Most Improved: Freestyle 33m Jack Pitzen, 66m Jasmine Young, 100m Will Plunkett; Breaststroke
33m Max Davis, 66m Alicia Pyers, 100m Nicola Gledhill; Backstroke 33m Jed Davis, 66m Morgan Archer,
100m Jacob Emerson; Butterfly 33m Hiraiina Durdin-Paul, 66m Shalayla Wheeler, 100m Matthew Lyons. Age
Group Point Leaders: 7yr & under—Neve Scholz; 8yr Madelyn wheeler; 9yr Anna Pitzen; 10yr Jezzabella
Wheeler; 11yr Angel Durdin-Paul; 12yr Shalayla Wheeler; 13yr Will Plunkett; 14yr Faith Pyers; 15yr Jacob
Emerson; 16yr Matthew Lyons; Open Margot Pitzen. Ernie Cattle Sprint Award—Jacob Emerson (19.75);
Maree Haynes Sprint Award—Kacie Schuur (20.47).
Over the last few months, mums of new babies in Holbrook have been learning all about being
a parent. Intereach has been running a course called Parents As Teachers, in a relaxed environment. This is aimed at parents and their new babies, up to the age of 3. Participants have been
learning about lots about childhood such as; play, how to play with their babies, what to say
and do in play, about communicating with babies, feeding solids and healthy eating, child development and
things to do to help babies’ learning, how babies build a relationship with their parents, guiding babies’ behaviour, how babies brains development, and supports for the whole family. The babies have been learning through
play in fun games with a big cardboard box, a picnic, kicking a noisy can, tummy time, songs and sharing books.
Each Tuesday, from Tuesday 24th March, this group will be running from 10am-12pm at St Clare’s Convent.
This is a free program so if you are interested in coming along to meet other mums and learn more, contact Ros
Beck at Intereach 0429 000 237. Hope to see you there.
I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed. William Shakespeare People say nothing
is impossible, but I do nothing every day. Winnie the Pooh My life is all math. I am trying to add to my
income, subtract from my weight, divide my time, and avoid multiplying. Unknown
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100's of Easter Specials in store NOW!
Australian Seafood. Easter Eggs. Hot Cross Buns
Roger, Marg and Staff would like to wish everyone a
Happy and Safe Easter
Holbrook Stores will be closed Good Friday and
Easter Sunday Only
Trading Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm
Sat - Sun 8.30am- 2.00pm
(Bulk hardware services available until 12noon Saturday)
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COUNCIL NEWS – February 2015
Council held its February meeting at the Culcairn
Office on Wednesday, 11 February 2015. All
councillors attended the meeting.
First up, Council received a presentation from Border
Trust regarding the Greater Hume Community Fund
proposal. Border Trust is seeking a commitment from
each Local Government Area within the Border Trust
region to assist in the establishment of a named sub
fund for their respective communities. It is intended
that these operate in addition to other Border Trust
activities. Each named sub fund will be tailored to suit
the individual circumstances of the different
communities. Council will consider the proposal
during budget preparations in the coming months.
Engineering
• Significant contribution to the RAMROC Freight
Transport Plan.
• Submission of detailed ‘Fixing Country Roads’
application for Yarara Gap, Jingellic Road,
Holbrook following successful preliminary
application.
• Completion of Stage 2 of the Holbrook
Streetscape.
• Completion of realignment of Wagga Rd and
Albury St Intersection at Holbrook.
• Completion of a majority of Tunnel Road works.
• Completion of all Regional and Local Road
Reseals.
•
Completion of all Gravel Road Resheeting works.
Environment and Planning
• Tendering and leasing of Holbrook and Henty
Council swimming pools and arranging for the
management by day labour of Jindera and Walla Walla
swimming pools on very short notice due to the sudden
and unexpected withdrawal of the management
contractor.
Following on from the previous report, Council also
received an updated report on the financial budget to
31 December 2015. The Budget Review, as presented,
indicates that the projected 2014/2015 cash deficit will
be $77,824 which represents a slight increase of
$7,811 on the budget deficit of $70,013 reported to
Council at the 30 September 2014 budget review.
A most significant report was then deliberated by
Council. Council resolved to make application to the
Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART)
to apply for a Special Rate Variation (SRV)
Application.
Earlier in the second half of 2014, Council had
embarked on a suite of community engagement
activities to seek the community’s input to the matter.
Interested ratepayers and residents are encouraged to
read the full report in the agenda paper, copies of the
agenda are available at every customer service office
or can be viewed via Council’s website
www.holbrook.nsw.au
www.greaterhume.nsw.gov.au/GreaterHumeCouncil/
CouncilMeetings.aspx.
Next up Council resolved to adopt a sporting and
recreation reserve use policy and user agreement. The
report outlined that Council’s Insurer, Statewide
Mutual, requires members to develop a Risk
Management Action Plan (RMAP) as part of Council’s
Continuous Improvement Program, in which councils
identify areas of insurable and non-insurable risk
exposures to the organisation.
Greater Hume has identified the need to develop user
agreements for sporting groups and organisations
utilising Councils sporting facilities and recreation
reserves on a regular or seasonal basis.
The user agreement encourages optimal use of its
sporting facilities and clearly communicates Council’s
intentions in relation to management, risk
management, utilisation and cost recovery.
RRL has determined that the mobile library service
needs of RRL member councils can be consolidated
into a single schedule utilising one vehicle from 1 July
2015.
To accommodate the move across to one mobile
library vehicle, there will be some changes to the
schedule in Greater Hume Shire but no reduction in
total number of mobile library hours. All users will be
notified of any changes to the schedule, and a revised
timetable will be available via Council’s website.
The next ordinary meeting of Greater Hume Shire
Council will be held on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 at
the Henty Community Club, commencing with a
public forum at 4.30pm.
Copies of meeting agendas (including full reports on
the items) and minutes are available for viewing at any
time on Council’s website or in person at any Greater
Hume Customer Service Centre.
Community Radio 96.7FM
Holbrook Community Website
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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HOLBROOK ADULT RIDING CLUB
On Sunday 8 March, four riders travelled to
Yackandandah to compete in a Combined Training Day
competition, which involves both dressage & show
jumping. Phoebe Gulliver and her horse, Woody, rode
Level 3. After completing both sections extremely well,
they were awarded 1st place from a strong field. Carla
Birney, on Arabella, was placed 8th in the Level 4
section. Emma Boulding, riding Riverdale Diva, and
Skye Trescowthick, riding Holmwood Lookabout,
competed in Level 5. Emma was deservedly awarded
4th placing, with Skye 7th. Both ladies were delighted
with their clear rounds in the show jumping on a tight
and colourful course.
Phoebe Gulliver & Woody
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Lady Gail’s
Bookshop &
Curios
79 Albury St Holbrook 02 6036 3777
Did you know that Gail has a large
selection of fascinators in a variety
of one-off colours and styles,
starting from $12.50 ready for
the Holbrook Races
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WOMEN’S BOWLS
Social Bowls: Winners 4 March – Marj Garnsey,
Judy Smith & Jo Merkel. Congratulations to Jo
Merkel & Lorraine Carmody on winning the Riverina
District Pairs. Well done!
Pairs Championship Final: Karen Copeland &
Lorraine Carmody def Heather Emerson & Pauline
Cheney.
Club Triples: Winners – Judy Smith, June Cookson
& Pauline Cheney. Runners Up – Janice Robertson,
Marion Kathleen & Jo Merkel. Pam Seymour &
Heather Chaston played for Riverina District in the
Towning Shield last week. Winners: Riverina District.
Pennant sides are doing well each week, only 4 more
games to be played. Good bowling ladies!
TENNIS
The last round of the Hume tennis was played last
Saturday in mild conditions with the local derbies
taking place in both sect 2 and 3.
In the Sect 2 affair there were some good sets had in
both men's and ladies’ with the score not indicating
the closeness of some sets. The Gold men's and
ladies’ won all their sets with only Philip Locke and
Sarah Trescowthick greeting the judge in the mixed.
Finals scores Gold 93 to Greens 50 games. This sees
the Gold cement their place in the finals and should
be playing Culcairn in the first week of the finals good luck.
The Sect 3 match was a much closer affair with the
White team winning 73 to 66 games. The White
teams men were 7 up after a couple of good wins
before the afternoon tea break. The ladies were 2
games to Whites advantage with most sets evenly
contested. Into the mixed and the scores sheet was
evenly shared with the Blue only able to make up 2
games before going down and may have won the
wooden spoon.
The first round of finals tennis saw the Holbrook
Gold defeat Culcarin by the closest of margins in a
tight contest throughout. The men's sets were all
square at 30 games apiece and Holbrook's ladies
were providing the high point being 6 games up .
Into the mixed with the advantage and the Brookers
were soon 8 up after the first 2 sets but Culcairn
fought back with a 6/0 win to put the result pending
on the last set on court. With Hamish Paton and
Emma Parker on court, Hamish started to ''tighten
up'' in the legs but Emma was at her best scrambling
around getting everything back. The pair lost in a
long tie-breaker 7/6 but it was enough to give the
side another crack next weekend in the preliminary
final. Well done team.
Greater Hume Shire Property Tests
Positive For Loose Fill Asbestos
Greater Hume Shire Council has been notified by the
NSW Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation Taskforce that a
property within the local government area has tested
positive for loose-fill asbestos.
The property participated in the Heads of Asbestos
Coordination Authorities (HACA) independent
investigation into loose-fill asbestos in NSW’s free
ceiling insulation testing program which is available
to homeowners across 26 NSW local government
areas. Greater Hume Shire Council supports the
HACA investigation and encourages any concerned
residents to register for the free testing program.
A free independent technical assessment by a licensed
asbestos assessor will now be offered to the property
owners as part of the Taskforce’s ‘Make Safe’
Assistance Package. Council will work with the
Taskforce throughout the ‘Make Safe’ process and
provide appropriate support and assistance to the
affected owner. For further information on the NSW
Loose Fill Asbestos Insulation Taskforce go to http://
loosefillasbestos.nsw.gov.au/ or call Service NSW on
13 77 88.
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
We have our AGM set down for April 20 at
7.30pm at clubhouse.
Could members be aware that we have our major
fundraiser at the Holbrook Races on Saturday
11 April and all help would be appreciated.
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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 BOOKI0GS & E0QUIRIES
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
[email protected]
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Ph: 02 6036 8114
Mob: 0429 638 527
Lic. No: 179460C
www.holbrook.nsw.au
FARM TREE MAINTENANCE
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
LIESCHKE
MOTORS
78 ALBURY ST
HOLBROOK
Ph: 6036 2244
Proud Sponsor of
Holbrook
Happenings
PLUMBI0G
PAUL POTOC0IK
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
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: 0o. 45354 0SW Lic: 0o. 195486C
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COMMUNITY DIARY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
March 2015
Wed 18 “Me N Me Mates” Theatre 2.30pm @
Library Complex
Thu 19
Women’s Health Clinic–@ Hospital
Sheep Show meeting 5pm - RS Club
White Card course @ Library Complex
Hol Public School Cross Country
Sat 21
Red Cross Street Stall
Sun 22
Holbrook Community Markets
Miniature Train runs
Holb Landcare’s Fungi Workshop 10am
@ Tumbarumba
Jingellic Show
Mon 23 Craft Group meet
Holb Landcare’s Fungi Workshop 10am
@ Mullengandra
Rag Rug workshop @ Library 9.30am
Show Society Meeting 8pm @ 7 Fleet St
Tue 24
Billabong High School P&C AGM 7pm
Snr First Aid @ Library Complex 6-9pm
Wed 25 Hol Public School P&C AGM 7.30pm
Fri 27
St Pats School Cross Country Carnival
Sat 28
NSW State Election
RS Club Fishing Competition
Men’s Breakfast 8am @ Anglican Hall
Sun 29
RS Club Fishing Competition
Mon 30 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Tue 31
Holb Probus AGM 10am @ RS Club
April 2015
Fri 3
Good Friday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Miniature Train runs
Mon 6
Craft Group meet
Sat 11
Commander Holbrook Cup Races
Sun 12
Miniature Train runs
Mon 13 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
RSL Sub-Branch 6pm
Holiday Kid’s Club starts
Fri 17
Holiday Kid’s Club last day
Sun 19
RFS Volunteers’ Family Day @ Sporting
Complex
Miniature Train runs
Show Society Deb Ball meeting 7pm
2015 HOLBROOK SHOW SOCIETY
DEBUTANT BALL
CALLING ALL GIRLS
interested in making their debut in
Holbrook.
A meeting will be held on
7pm Sunday 19 April at Shirley’s
(7 Fleet St, Holbrook)
Enquiries: 02 6036 2317
HOLBROOK PROBUS AGM
Tuesday 31 March 2015
10.00am
At the Holbrook R.S. Club
All welcome
HOUSE TO SHARE / ROOM TO
RE0T
Located in Holbrook
Large Bedroom with own ensuite.
Shared lounge, kitchen & laundry.
Available immediately Phone 0414 522 743
Pouring
cement during
the Holbrook
Hostel
renovations
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THANK YOU
The Holbrook Triathlon committee
would like to thank all our
sponsors for their continued
support.
Holbrook Embroidery Service
Holbrook Stores
Holbrook Submarine Cafe
Dr Lakshmanan
Holbrook Bakery
Holbrook Veterinary Centre
Lieschke Motors
Riverina Hotel
Bounce Physiotherapy
Hume Permanent Building Society
Terry Melbourne Pool Management
Services
Food by Sarah King
Holbrook RS Club
NAB Holbrook
Landmark Pitzen
Learn more about lamb feedlotting
Learn more about lamb feedlotting at a field day being
held near Walla Walla on Thursday 19 March from 9
am to 12.30 pm by the Albury‐Wodonga branch of
Grassland Society of Southern Australia.
Branch president Peter Murdoch said with the lamb
market buoyant at the moment, the field day presented
a great opportunity for producers to look at the
economics and practicalities of feedlotting lambs. Mr
Murdoch said producers would be able to inspect a
lamb feedlot, an automatic weighing and drafting
system, and current feed rations. Speakers include
Trevor Barber, lamb finisher, Walla Walla; Cameron
Lewis, Tru-Test, Wagga Wagga; Rob Inglis, Elders,
Wagga Wagga; and Genevieve Reardon, Murray Local
Land Services, Albury.
The field day costs $15 for Grassland Society of
Southern Australia members and $20 for nonmembers. The day includes morning tea and will finish
with a BBQ lunch. Please register (for catering
purposes) by Monday 16 March to Jeff Hirth 0428 732
007 or [email protected]. Directions: From the
centre of Walla Walla, take the Burrumbuttock Road
(also known as the Walla West Road) for 4 km straight
and then take the right hand fork into Wenke’s Road.
After 1 km along Wenke’s Road, turn left in Barber’s
Road, and continue along this road for approximately 3
km until you come to Trevor Barber’s property on the
left. For further information contact Tim Paramore
on 0428 686 370 or Peter Murdoch on 0407 003 257.
Awards Recognise Excellence in
NSW Rural Firefighters
The NSW Rural Fire Service Association (RFSA) is
committed to recognising the achievement of its
Members through an annual Honours and Awards
Program. Nominations are now open and Registered
RFSA Members are invited to take this opportunity to
recognise fellow Members who have demonstrated a
high level of excellence in RFSA participation.
The Awards are divided into three categories: Life
Member, Member of the Year and Young Member of
the Year. Life Member is the highest award the
Association can bestow and is presented to those who
have made a prolonged and significant contribution to
the Association’s growth and success. Member of the
Year awards a Member who has made exceptional
contributions to the Association’s programs and
projects, while Young Member of the Year recognises
these same qualities in a Member under the age of 30.
Nomination forms, guidelines and policies for the
three award categories are available from the RFSA
website or can be requested from RFSA Office. The
awards will be presented at a ceremony in June at
RFSA Conference 2015. The closing date to receive
nominations is Friday, 8 May 2015. For further
information on the 2015 RFSA Honours and Awards
Program visit the RFSA website www.rfsa.org.au or
contact the RFSA office on (02) 4722 2122.
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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