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The End of an Era
The private sale of the Holbrook Log Cabin was finalised on 26 February 2015, bringing the end of an era. The
Log Cabin was built by the community in 1945 on land owned by the Winnett Family. The land was purchased
in 1959 and the Log Cabin Trust was formed. Over the years, the Log Cabin has been home to many groups
including Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Brownies, Guides,
Central School classes, church groups, square dancing,
dance lessons, art group, martial arts training, Motorcycle
Club meetings, table tennis and more recently a physio
and pilates studio.
With the Log Cabin no longer being used for its intended
purposes, along with ongoing expenses and maintenance,
the tough decision was made by the Trustees to sell the
property. Listed with Landmark Pitzen, Expression of
Interest were sought, with the property finally being sold
earlier this year.
The Log Cabin has been purchased by Jenni Wines. Jenni
has family in Canberra and Albury. She is currently
making slight changes to the inside in order to make it her
home. Jenni assures the community that the façade of the
building (which Jenni found so appealing), will remain
the same. Jenni, although retired, is a First Aid Advanced
Responder with St John’s Ambulance and is looking
forward to becoming part of the Holbrook community.
Jenni Wines with Trustees David Geddes, Judy Ross,
The Log Cabin archives will now be stored at the
Shirley Breasley, Marion Carstens, Ken Hulme and
Holbrook Woolpack Inn Museum for the local and wider
Stephen Bunyan
community to view.
Log Cabin Testimonial
The Log Cabin Trust would like to thank all the staff at Landmark Pitzen, particularly, Mick, Matthew and
Margot Pitzen. Margot worked above and beyond, with her energy and diligence during the sale process.
Matthew was both a Cub and Scout in his youth and Mick and Pat were both extremely supportive parents
within the group. The Pitzen family were willing to assist in the sale of the Log Cabin without imposing the
regular fees and insisting that the commission from the sale remain with the Log Cabin Trust and go towards the
future use for the youth of Holbrook.
The Trustees greatly appreciate all that Matthew and Margot have done in finalising the sale of the Log Cabin.
New Landcare Head Brings Wealth of Experience
Holbrook Landcare Network’s new executive officer Dale Stringer brings a wealth of regional knowledge to the
job. Holbrook Landcare Network Board Chairman Tony Geddes said Mr Stringer has been employed in the
region since 2002 in a range of roles with Landcare, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Catchment
Management Authorities.
“The Landcare team welcomes his knowledge of sustainable agriculture and experience in delivering natural
resource management projects and looks forward to working with him on an exciting range of ongoing and new
projects,” he said. Mr Geddes said Holbrook Landcare has 400 members and the capacity to engage more than
2000 farmers in the Murray Catchment.
Mr Stringer said he was looking forward to continuing to develop the relationships and partnerships, which
underpin the success of Holbrook as a premier Landcare group, and working to deliver a diverse range of
projects to invigorate sustainability in the region. “Holbrook Landcare is running some fantastic projects, which
are delivering a wide range of outcomes from revegetating corridors in the landscape for biodiversity, to running
a Women in Agriculture Power forum to encourage women and girls to develop their career aspirations and
pathways in the Australian wool industry,” he said. “It’s an exciting time for me to be coming on board and I
am enjoying working with the staff, Board, Landcare members and the local community to continue current
projects and explore new opportunities for this iconic Landcare group.”
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Next Adult Computing is
Tuesday 7th April. However, if
you are intending to come it is
essential that you book a place
no later than Wednesday 1st
April so that we can arrange a tutor for you before
the Easter break.
TUESDAY 14 APRIL
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HOMEWORK CLUB
No Homework Club during
the school holidays. It will
recommence Week 2 Term 2
Tuesday 28th April, 3.304.30pm
No Story Time during the
school holidays.
It will commence again at
11am
Thursday 23rd April.
Holiday
Activities
Come in to the library during the holidays for
free computer access, DVDs, books and
magazines. Also Lego, Magnetix and Chess
available to play with in the Library
TUTORI*G
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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shared her extensive knowledge of the 1st Australian
Light Horse
Regiment to an audience of
25 people at the library last
Thursday. Thanks to Riverina Regional
Library for giving us the
opportunity to hear Anne’s
unique story. A copy of her
book
In The Footsteps of the First will be on our library
shelves very soon.
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COUNCIL NEWS – March 2015
Council held its March meeting on 18 March 2015
where six councillors deliberated.
Murray Arts made a presentation highlighting
achievements in 2014 including the highly successful
yarn bombing project that transformed HMAS Otway
into a yellow submarine which attracted national and
international media coverage, resulting in increased
visitation to the shire during June and July. Murray
Arts also presented forward projects to be undertaken
in 2015. Council then received a report to make
amendments to the Greater Hume Local
Environmental Plan 2012 based on the findings of the
recently completed flood studies undertaken for
Culcairn, Henty and Holbrook.
Council resolved to endorse the changes which will
require the incorporation of flood maps, amending the
flood clause and make changes to land use zonings in
and around the townships of Culcairn, Henty and
Holbrook to reflect known flood status. Following,
Council will publicly exhibit the proposal and
following consideration of any submissions received,
it will receive a further report to finally adopt the
proposal.
Council resolved that the Wymah community will
host the 2016 Greater Hume Shire Official Australia
Day celebrations.
Next up, Council received a report on the Australian
Government’s Department of Communications
Mobile Coverage Program and the current status of
Council’s application under that program.
Previously in May 2014, Council had met with the
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for
Communications to present Council’s priorities for
mobile base stations •
South Eastern area of the Shire broadly bounded
by the Jingellic Road, Hume Highway and the
Murray River.
•
Eastern area of the Shire bounded by Jingellic
Road, Coppabella Road, Little Billabong Road
and the Hume Highway.
•
Jindera, Burrumbuttock, Brocklesby, Walbundrie
area and Cookardinia, Mangoplah areas.
Telstra has also advised that there are 4 main criteria
in the Mobile Black Spot program:
Where there is no coverage and there is no other
provider present. ….where there is no coverage
and significant risk of bush fire.
Coverage benefit. Whilst this could count against the
eastern part of the shire there are many other
areas that would be similar.
Ability for councils to make a co-contribution.
….Council has still been listed within the
guidelines as one of 36 Councils in )SW willing
to consider making a co-contribution.
Local Member of Parliament priority. Recent advice
from the Member for Farrer indicates that none of
the three priority sites are within Greater Hume
Shire.
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As a result, Council resolved to enter into a non
binding Memorandum of Understanding with Telstra
to increase Council’s chances of being selected under
the funding program. Council also resolved to provide
a letter of support for Towong Shire’s application
which may result in improved coverage in the
Talmalmo and Wymah areas.
Council will be represented by councillors at all
Anzac Day ceremonies to mark the 100 year
centenary of the landing on Gallipolli.
Council will provide an initial $5,000 contribution to
the Border Trust to facilitate the commencement of
the Greater Hume Shire Council Community Fund,
which will enable local grass roots initiatives to have
the opportunity to access a funding pool of
contributions made by organisations, businesses and
individuals from the shire.
Next Council considered a report regarding the role of
the Greater Hume Shire Local Traffic Committee. In
short, the Committee has no decision making powers,
but is a technical review committee comprising
Director Engineer (Council), NSW Police, Roads and
Maritime Services and Bruno Biti as the nominee of
the local member for Parliament.
The next ordinary meeting of Greater Hume Shire
Council will be held on Wednesday, 15 April 2015 at
the Library Complex, Holbrook commencing with a
public forum at 4.30pm.
Cr Heather Wilton – Mayor
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Saturday 4th April: 8am—3pm
Sunday 5th April: CLOSED
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ANGLICAN NEWS
RED CROSS
Easter is here! We will be holding Good Friday
services at Cookardinia at 8am and Holbrook at
9:30am. On Easter Sunday our service times are
Woomargama at 8am and Holbrook at 9:30am. All
are welcome to join us as we celebrate Christ’s death
and resurrection to bring us back to God and give
eternal hope.
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.
The team from Canberra will also be hanging out
with youth in the afternoons.
Holbrook Red Cross members wish to thank the local
community for their generous support to our Raffle
and Street Stall, held last week. The total amount
raised was just over $1500.00, and this money will be
put to very good use! The recent cyclones have left
many people needing help.
Raffle winners: 1st prize, Hamper, Kerrie Ford. 2nd
prize, groundcover crepe myrtle, A. Baker.
Congratulations to both these lucky women!
Blood Bank donations since December have been
held as usual, the last one early in March, our donors
again giving their time and blood in this wonderful
cause. Next collection, June.
BUY LOCAL INITIATIVE
Greater Hume Shire Council is investigating the
development of a Buy Local in Greater Hume Shire
initiative. Following endorsement of the proposal by
Council’s Economic Development Committee,
Council is now seeking support for the initiative by
writing to businesses across the shire.
“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” said Cr McInerney,
Chairperson, of Council’s Economic Development
Committee. “Shopping local 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”
“The initiative is designed to raise awareness in the
community about the importance of shopping locally
and positively influence buying behaviour to
increase shopping at local shops and businesses, and
to encourage an increase in local business to business
transactions as well, he added.
“Responses are flowing in already from across the
shire, and if this trend continues, Council will
receive a report at the April meeting, added Cr
McInerney.
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WIN
NSW Blues signed cricket bat
To enter simply visit the Drink Safe Stand
at the Holbrook Races
And let us know What’s Your Plan B?
Plan how you’re going to
get home
Organise a lift or catch the
courtesy bus
IF YOU’RE DRINKING
DON’T DRIVE
A road safety message from Greater Hume Shire Council
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Railway Preservation
Greetings everybody,
My name is Chris Webster and I am a recent resident
of Holbrook, with a keen interest in railway
preservation, heritage, and their tourist potential. I
have seen there is a great potential for tourist/
heritage involved in the restoration of the Holbrook to
Culcairn railway line and I am very keen and
interested in inviting others to share in this interest.
I have been previously involved in the railway
preservation scene, having been one of the founding
members of the Great Southern Railway Society at
)yora, South Gippsland, Victoria, a railway
preservation venture of Victorian railway between
)yora and Leongatha.
The purpose of this email is to make as many people
as possible aware of a proposal forwarded to the
Greater Hume Shire which I have submitted to
conduct a feasibility study into restoring the railway
from Culcairn to Holbrook for heritage and tourist
purposes. It is a concept or idea which I believe to be
very possible. The submitted proposal is attached to
this email for your consideration.
At this stage, after various email dialogues between
Kerrie Wise from the GHSC and myself, as well as
attending a meeting with Cr Heather Wilton
(19/3/2015) the necessity has arisen to establish a
working party/advisory group/steering committee or a
railway preservation group to assist the Greater
Hume Shire Council in their considerations.
Interested parties from the local community may be
called upon to carry out "leg work" in conjunction
with the submission, and to assist the Greater Hume
Shire Council with such matters arising from the
submission.
Expressions of interest are most welcome. I would
very much like to think that enough ‘locals’ would like
to think about joining together in this venture? Please
note that all members of the Holbrook and District
community are welcome to join other interested
parties with ideas and contributions.
If you, or anyone you know, is interested, please
contact Chris via email or phone 60363718
If this group activity is not for you, it would be
pleasing if you know of someone else who may take an
interest, then please forward this email to them. I look
forward to hearing from interested parties.
Kind regards Christopher Webster 6036 3718 :
[email protected]
THURSDAY 2nd APRIL
SEAFOOD RAFFLE
plus Members Draw
EASTER TRADI*G
The Club will trade as normal
over Easter with
NO TAKE-AWAY SALES ON
GOOD FRIDAY
SATURDAY 11th APRIL
Karaoke with Johnny Roy
8pm - 12pm
A*ZAC DAY - Saturday 25th April
Gun Fire Breakfast after Dawn Service
All proceeds to Legacy
CLUB RAFFLES
FRIDAY NIGHTS - 12 Meat & Vegie packs,
3 Vouchers and 2 Members Draws.
Drawn at 7.30pm
SU*DAY LU*CH RAFFLE
HISTORY QUIZ
What was the most exciting thing on Television in
1960? Answer: The ONLY thing on Television,
then in Holbrook, was the test pattern.
Quiz: In December 1961 three Olympic
champions visited Holbrook to help open what?
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12 Meat & Vegie packs, 3 Vouchers and a
Members Draw. Drawn at 1pm
CLUB TRADI*G HOURS
Club open every day
Monday - Saturday from 10am
Sunday from 9am
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HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL SR *etball Trials: Phoebe Emerson, Kasey Henry, Aylee Jenkyn,
Lara Pardey, Matilda Preston and Millie Walsh attended the trial on Friday 13 March at Henty. Congratulations to Kasey,
Aylee and Millie for their selection in the Southern Riverina team to play at the next level. Riverina East AFL Trials:
Congratulations to Jack de Steiger, Ewan Mackinlay and Fletcher Parker who successfully competed at the trials. The boys
will play at the next level on 2 April at Jerilderie. *SW Swimming Championships: Well done to the 12 swimmers who
competed at the Riverina Carnival on Monday, 9 March. Congratulations to Phoebe Emerson for her selection in the
Riverina team to attend the NSW Swimming Championships in Sydney on 25-26 March. Phoebe qualified in the 11 years
freestyle, breaststroke and butterfly. AFL Clinic: All students in Kindergarten – Year 6 had the opportunity to take part in
the skills sessions run by AFL Development Officer, Paige Mathewson. It was nice to see Paige back at her ‘old school’.
Harmony Day: On Friday 20 March our school celebrated Harmony Day. Everyone donated a gold coin to come dressed
in orange coloured clothes and the SRC sold bouncy balls and fruit tubes. A total of $516.55 was raised, which will be
donated to assist children affected by the recent cyclone in Vanuatu. The students participated in activities on Thailand, the
country our sponsor child, Gewalin, comes from. Cross Country Carnival: Well done to all students on their efforts.
Congratulations to Mackellar, the champion house. The following students have made it on to the Southern Riverina
Carnival next term. 8/9 year girls – Indi Paton, Molly Pitzen, Maddie Black, Olivia King and Maddy Wheeler. 8/9 year
boys – Oscar Preston, Jim Henry, Will Satchell, Sam de Steiger and Angus Wright. 10 year girls – Portia Martin, Kate
Bulle, Anna Pitzen, Emily Black and Chloe Watson. 10 year boys – Delaney Emerson, Daniel Grunow, Archie Gunn,
Taylan King and Logan Buswell. 11 year girls – Claire Cottrell, Tia Charles, Ella Cheshire, Lara Pardey and Matilda
Preston. 11 year boys – Henry Gulliver, Rohan Jepson, Hamilton Black Logan Wright and Seth Webb. 12/13 year girls –
Millie Walsh, Aylee Jenkyn and Ellen Mathie. 12/13 year boys – Ewan Mackinlay, Jack de Steiger, Fletcher Parker,
Hamish Watson and Michael Walters. Rugby League PSSA Trials: Congratulations to Tyron Heritage and Logan Wright
for their selection to attend the Riverina trials next term. Easter Raffle: The annual P&C Monster Easter Raffle will be
drawn on Thursday, 2 April. Please have all raffle tickets returned. School Photographs: Photos will be taken on the first
day back next term – Tuesday, 21 April. Students are required to wear full summer uniform with black shoes.
ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL A very sporty
week for St Patricks School this week with
outstanding results in the pool. Our amazing
swimmers represented us well in Sydney who went
to Sydney to represent Wagga Diocese last week.
They all swam very well. Special congratulations to
Tammin Archer who came first in the 13 year girls
50 Freestyle. This qualified Tammin for the NSW
PSSA swimming carnival on Tuesday and Tammin
came 4th in the final at that carnival, beaten from
third place by 2/1000 of second. Great work
Tammin—a wonderful achievement.
Students happily participated in their school cross
country last week on a perfect cool day. They are
also able to attend a NRL clinic on 1st April before
the end of term break.
We wish our students, their families and our
community a safe Easter and enjoyable school
holidays. God Bless.
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OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH
NEWS
The Parish has celebrated some great feast days in
March with the children from St Patrick’s School.
We hailed the great saints Patrick & Joseph.
Parishioners old and young celebrated with Mass,
then feasted on green-themed food, and retold many
stories with the students.
Easter is upon us, Mass for the Risen Lord—Easter
Sunday (5th April), will be at 10.00am at Our Lady of
Sorrows. Passion of Our Lord on Good Friday (3rd
April).
Our Lady of Sorrows has a new Parish Council, led
by John Keogh. Fr Terrance and Sr Marie are a
wonderful support to all in the community. The
Parish buildings have all been painted.
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World Challenge
From December 27, when I stepped foot into Melbourne airport at 5am, I knew my life was going to change
forever. I was nervous with uncontainable excitement. as I embarked on my student led World Challenge
Expedition to Malaysia and Borneo. Throughout the expedition we had 3 main phases during which we were
tested mentally, emotionally and physically, and learned valuable life and leadership skills. Our project phase
involved making ourselves useful at Bario Forest Nursery, Borneo, where we fertilised, weeded and planted
timber trees to be used residentially within the community in future. Our trekking phase was located in the
Cameron Highlands, Malaysia where we did our acclimatisation trek. This was one of my favourite days during
our month long journey as our team collaborated and supported each other with unbelievable strength and
friendship. The scenery was also beautiful - dense jungle stretching into tiered tea plantations. Our main trek was
unfortunately cancelled in Bario, due to dangerous weather conditions. Instead we helped our beautiful
guesthouse owner, Nancy, harvest her rice and visited the local primary school, where we gave them educational
gifts we had bought with fundraised money. The smiles on the children’s face was priceless and extremely
satisfying, knowing this was the result of our hard work. Our rest and relaxation phase was hard earned,
involving white water rafting. This was quite a tell-tale experience, some of us never living down the stories.
Through this phase we also took time to learn of the Malaysian culture, visiting many fascinating temples,
museums and galleries. The China Town and Central Markets in Kuala Lumpa were our one-stop shop for all
souvenirs. Another favourite time in Borneo was when I attended
church for the first time in Bario. All the locals were extremely
welcoming to their ‘English speaking friends’ as we were referred to.
It was one of the best days of my trip. What I have learned is that life
is precious, no matter where we live, how we live or who we are.
Thanks to the kind donations of various businesses, the Holbrook
community, my friends and most importantly my family, I now see my
life under a different light. No longer do I take my family, friends, or
country for granted. I cherish every day, whether it be good or bad,
and every day I endeavour to be the person you and my expedition has
helped me to become. So I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
And damn straight, how I’m proud to be an Aussie. Sara Bahr
Sara (back left) with students from Borneo
YOUR O*E STOP SHOP. GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, WHITEGOODS,
GARDE* & SOIL
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)
Ph: 6036 2111
155 Albury Street, Holbrook
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HOLBROOK LANDCARE
S2S Bushlinks held a fungi workshop series with
Alison Pouliot, with 35 people attending events in
Tumbarumba and Mullengandra. The dry weather did
make the field component difficult, but we are now all
clued up for the fungi season when it does finally rain.
The world of fungi is fascinating, both from an
ecological point of view and the culture and history
that surround them. Alison presented some fantastic
material about our mega-diverse fungi fauna in
Australia, and emphasised the role it plays in nutrient
cycling.
CSIRO are conducting applied research aimed at
determining which weed species pose the biggest
threat to revegetation and restoration projects and how
they might best be controlled. In particular, they are
looking to prioritise weeds that are likely to become
more serious problems in highly connected landscapes
in SE Australia in the future. They are looking for
landholders to interview in the Holbrook area,
especially in the links between reserves (Morgans
Ridge to Nest Hill, Woomargama to Benambra). They
will come meet with you and can help with the
identification of weeds and other plants. Please call
Kylie at the HLN office on 02 6036 3181 if you are
interested in participating.
Murray Local Land Services are very interested in
hearing from beef producers about your needs and
wants concerning sustainable and profitable beef
production, and are requesting producers to complete
a short survey. The information received from this
survey will be used by Murray LLS and collaborating
Landcare-producer groups to better understand what
you need in your local area, to ensure relevant beef
production extension activities are delivered to
producers in the Murray region. You may have
received the survey in the mail, alternatively, please
go to murray.lls.nsw.gov.au to complete the survey
online.
LITTLE BILLABONG CWA
Our next meeting will be held at the Little Billabong
Hall on Monday 20 April. In recognition of the
Centenary of the landing at Gallipoli, the competition
for this meeting will be ANZAC Day/WWI.
During 2015 CWA of NSW is studying Italy, so
members are asked to start thinking about an Italian
dish to bring to our May meeting, for a shared lunch.
Hooked on Rag Rugs
On Monday the 23rd a group of 10 women got
together at the Library Complex to take part in a
hooky and proggy rug workshop run by Miriam Miller
and Jacqui Thomson from Milton and Maggie Whyte
of Canberra. It was a busy day starting off with
Miriam giving an introduction to the basic techniques
of the craft and then straight into hands-on learning
and creating. Some found it more challenging than
others but hopefully the workshop will inspire some to
go on and
create a rug like some of the beauties
displayed by Miriam. She uses hessian as a backing
and recycled t-shirts, jumpers and tracksuits among
other fabrics to create her rugs. In the afternoon we
made a small sampler of the different techniques of
hooking and also how to finish the edges.
Film *ight at Lankeys Creek Hall
Last Friday night 34 residents of Lankeys Creek were
treated to the seven best short films from the Young
at Heart Film Festival to celebrate seniors week.
The films ranged in length from 1.5minutes to 4minutes long. There was quite a variety of genres with
the favourite being “Waterborne”, a film featuring a
council ranger testing the toxic water at a remote
creek, meeting a crusty old local and then on the way
home being attacked by zombie kangaroos! It was a
great laugh! The film voted second best was “Knit
One”, a film about an old lady, a keen knitter, who’s
husband passed away! She finally knitted herself a
new husband!
Thanks to Susan and Hannah from Greater Hume
Shire Council for bringing the films to Lankeys
Creek and to the popcorn makers, Peter and Di.
TIMES WERE TOUGH I* YEARS GO*E BY.
RABBITERS HUT YOU SAY...........NOW WHAT WAS THAT
USED FOR? ARE THE STORIES TRUE OR FOLKLORE?
WHERE CAN I SEE ONE NOW?
@ the WOOLPACK INN MUSEUM 83 ALBURY STREET
HOLBROOK 9.30am - 4pm (most days) Phone: 02 60362131
www.woolpackinn.com.au
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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EARLY LEARNING CENTRE
A Parenting Tip—Screen time - getting
the balance right
How much screen time is too much for
children? It’s a topic that has been widely
discussed by educators and professionals in the
children’s education and care sector.
The Department of Health defines screen time as time
spent using electronic media such as television, seated
electronic games, portable devices and computers.
We all want screen time to be educational and
healthy. Tablets and technologies are a fantastic
educational tool, but they can also get in the way of
meaningful interactions and play.
Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary
Behaviour Guidelines recommend:
• children aged less than 2 years should not have any
screen time
• children aged 2 to 5 years should limit screen time
to less than one hour a day and
• children aged 5 to 12 years should limit screen
time, for entertainment purposes, to two hours a
day.
If possible, the time children spend in front of a screen
should be a shared and collaborative experience - read
a story together, solve a puzzle or enjoy dancing along
to a favourite music video.
It’s all about engagement and meaningful play.
Creating opportunities for children to play
cooperatively, participate well together and share their
interests, helps develop social skills and is paramount
to children’s learning and brain development.
The more time spent being active, engaging in social
interactions and away from the screen, the healthier
children will be.
Educators and parents can all play a role in shaping
young children’s behaviours.
Quality Meat, Groceries & Friendly Service
Holbrook’s Fresh Food Option
Fruit & Veg
Zucchini $2.98/kg
Tomatoes $2.99/kg
5kg washed Potatoes $2.97ea
1kg Brown Onions $1.99
Sweet Crimson Grapes $2.99/kg
1kg pre-pack Carrots $0.99 ea
Butcher
Premium Mince $9.99/kg
BBQ Lamb Chops $9.99/kg
BBQ Steak $12.99/kg
T-bone Steak $16.99/kg
Chicken Drumsticks $4.99/kg
Deli
Ham off-the bone $16.99/kg Silverside $12.99/kg
Cheese Kransky $11.99/kg
Large BBQ Chickens $7.99ea
Fresh Seafood Wednesday:
Fresh Seafood, Prawns, Oysters, and much more
Holbrook Swim Club Leading Age Group Point
Scorers: (Back) Margo Pitzen, Matt Lyons (Front)
Angel Durdin, Shalayla Wheeler, Will Plunkett, Jacob
Emerson.
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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
www.holbrook.nsw.au
WOMEN’S BOWLS
Social Bowls winners:
18 March – Janice Robertson, Judy Smith & Ailsa
Murdoch. 25 March – Pauline Cheney & Lorraine
Carmody. Championship Singles: Jo Merkel def
Marion Kathleen, Pam Kaletta def Heather Chaston,
Lorraine Carmody def Karen Copeland, Pam
Seymour def Viv Chynoweth. Minor Singles: Ailsa
Murdoch def Cathy Jones, Judy Smith def Marj
Garnsey. Pennant Results: ()o.2) Round 7 –
Holbrook def Howlong Golf. Round 8 – Holbrook
def North Albury. Ladder after Round 7 – Holbrook
28, Commercial (Blue) 24, Commercial (Gold) 21,
Culcairn 16, North Albury 9, Howlong 7 ()o 4)
Round 7 – Howlong Golf def Holbrook. Round 8 –
North Albury ( Green) def Holbrook. Ladder after
Round 7 – Commercial 20.5, Culcairn 20, North
Albury (Green) 17.5, Howlong Golf 17, Holbrook
16, North Albury (Gold) 14. Members’ birthdays for
the month of March were celebrated recently. One
very special lady celebrated her 90th. Congratulations
Inez Wheeler on this milestone, you are amazing &
thank you so much for all you continue to do for us.
Happy Easter to all!
Community Radio 96.7FM
Holbrook Community Website
www.holbrook.nsw.au
TENNIS GRANDFINAL WIN
The Grand Finals of the Hume Tennis Association
were held last Saturday in warm conditions at
Jindera and the Holbrook Gold Section 2 team
were victorious over the Bungowannah side 8
sets/72 games to 8/68 games. In a match where
both sides had advantages during the day it came
down to the last sets to decide the winner after the
Bungo men were 12 up but the Holbrook ladies
proved to be the difference again although 10 up in
their sets it was in the mixed sets where they
excelled. At the start of the mixed sets Holbrook
was 2 games in arrears but with the ladies winning
their last 2 sets 6/1 and 6/1 it gave the team the
momentom which carried through to the first set
where Jamie Starr and Jodie Parker won 6/0 to
give the Brookers the lead and with 2nd set still
battling it out ,although Bungo won 6/4 it was then
Hamish Paton and Alyce Parker who virtually won
the match winning 6/0 in a dominant display which
gave the Brooker's an unbeatable lead . Bungo won
the last set 6/2 but the shield was on its way to
Holbrook. Team members on the day were Jamie
Starr, Col Parker, Hamish Paton, Anthony McKoy,
Christopher Papworth, Jodie Parker, Kaye
Semmler, Emma Parker , Alyce Parker, Megan
Smith.
Members, parents and players are reminded that
the clubs AGM is set down for Monday April 20
from 7.30 pm at the clubhouse.
Offering Quality coffee,
Fresh Baked Daily Hot Cross Buns
Available every day.
Opening Hours over Easter
B1
B2
Friday:
8am - 7pm
8am - 3.30pm
Saturday:
8am - 6pm
8am - 3.30pm
Sunday:
8am - 6pm
8am - 3.30pm
Monday:
8am - 6pm
8am - 3.30pm
Gourmet food
Gluten free options
High tea
Internet café & free Wi-Fi
We would like to wish everyone a happy and
safe Easter Weekend
Fast friendly service
We also have some exciting news at the
Bakery!
We have introduced a new coffee blend to the
family TAZZINA BAR BLEND.
Open 7 days 8.30 to 5.00.
02 6036 2211
www.submarinecafe.com.au
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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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 BOOKI*GS & E*QUIRIES
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
Paul Day
Plumber & Gasfitter
0428511727 0260363394
[email protected]
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
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
PLUMBI*G
PAUL POTOC*IK
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: *o. 45354 *SW Lic: *o. 195486C
Ph: 0447 150 165
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COMMUNITY DIARY
ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 2015
Fri 3
Good Friday
Sun 5
Easter Sunday
Daylight Saving ends 2am
Miniature Train runs
Mon 6
Craft Group meet
Tue 7
Holbrook Motorcycle Sports Club AGM
—7pm @ Middle Pub
Thu 9
Holbrook Sheep & Wool Fair meeting 5pm
@ RS Club
Sat 11
Commander Holbrook Cup Races
Sun 12
Miniature Train runs
Holbrook Cricket Club Presentation Day
& Wind-up—4pm @ RS Club
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
Mon 20 Craft Group meet
Little Billabong CWA—p.30am @ Little
Billabong Hall
Tennis Club AGM 7.30pm @ Clubhouse
Ex-View Club ladies’ lunch—1pm @ RS
Club
Thu 23
Women’s Health Clinic @ Hospital
Sat 25
ANZAC Day
Sun 26
Miniature Train runs
Wymah Family Fun Day & Fun Run
Mon 27 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Show Society 7.30pm @ 7 Fleet St
Tue 28
Holbrook Probus
May 2015
Fri 1
Holbrook Hospital Auxiliary 11am
Lankeys Creek Happy Hour
Mon 4
Craft Group meet
Staff Development Day—St Pat’s School
Tue 5
Billabong High P&C
Thu 7
Drum Muster @ Holbrook
Sun 10
Miniature Train runs
Mon 11 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St
Mon 18 Craft Group meet
Little Billabong CWA 9.30am
Thu 21
Women’s Health Clinic @ Hospital
Sat 23
Polocrosse Carnival @ HEC
Sun 24
Polocrosse Carnival @ HEC
Holbrook Motorcycle Sports Club
AGM
Tuesday April 7th, 7pm
Middle Pub (dining room), Holbrook
Old and new members welcome
HOUSE TO SHARE / ROOM TO
RE*T
Located in Holbrook
Large Bedroom with own ensuite.
Shared lounge, kitchen & laundry.
Available immediately Phone 6036 2211 B/H
FOR SALE
Ford Focus 04
Registered NSW 08/15 144000kms
$4500 ono
Ph: 0407 261 117
RICK PLUNKETT
Welding & Machinery Repairs.
On-site Welding.
Crane Truck & Bobcat Hire
Ph: 0421 191 768
Holbrook Cricket Club
Wind up and
Presentation Day
U/13’s, U/16’s (Premiers), Seniors
4.00pm Sunday
12th April at the RS Club
All welcome
Holbrook Community Markets
AGM 9.30am at J&B’s Cafe.
Wednesday 15th April
All positions will be vacated and volunteers
and committee most welcome.
HANDYMAN IN HOLBROOK
R&D Home Maintenance
» No Job Too Small
FOR SALE
» 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
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VT Commodore 2000 Olympic Edition Ser. II
V6-380 eco-tech motor, NSW rego to mid May,
Reliable in excellent condition. $1,850
Ring Rod 0418 675 193
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Phone 0418 167 548
www.holbrook.nsw.au
FIREWOOD
Clean dry blue gum from local
farm forestry plantations
Delivered, long lengths 3.5m
bundles for you to cut your own.
$85 m2.
Call John on
0428 211837
for a quote.
Six professional races, including the Elders Commander Holbrook Cup
RMS/Greater Hume Shire courtesy bus from local hotels & motels
• Race-Tech Super Screen—watch the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in style
• Local & Metro bookmakers ring—Sky Channel & Tote
• Children’s Activities
• Quest Albury Fashions on the Field
• Lodges Bus Services—providing transport from Albury/Wodonga.
Book online: lodgesbusservice.com.au
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Wear your best red race day gear and have a great day out
with your friends.
www.holbrook.nsw.au
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