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It was with sadness that family and friends farewelled Bryan on 13th August at the Ten Mile Creek Gardens in Holbrook. Bryan was born at the Holbrook Hospital and never moved away from the district that he loved. He was most at home in the Wantagong Valley, having grown up on the property “Moombril”, with parents, John & Judy and older sisters, Debbie, Michelle & Bronwyn. In later years, he moved with his family to the property “Ulladulla”, managing the farm which was across the road from where he spent his childhood. Bryan was well known throughout the wider community for his ability to train “uncontrollable” dogs and his ability to match someone who needed a working dog to one that suited their ability and needs – he rarely went anywhere without a ute load of dogs, even going so far as to have one appear as a special guest at his wedding, which he then whistled into the back of the ute as he left for his honeymoon. His love for his work and the outdoors was only eclipsed by his love for family, in particular his sons Alex and Jake who were never far from their father’s side and at the time of Bryan’s stroke were planning to set up a working team together and were full of plans for the future. All families have that one special person that glues them all together and is the favourite with the extended nieces and nephews – without a doubt Bryan was that person – he would invariably have a tribe of children following him around the paddocks on weekends and school holidays, delighting in teasing them and teaching them how to lamb mark and ride motorbikes. Many of them were given driving lessons by Uncle Fred, firstly sitting up on his lap and then, when their legs were long enough, taking the wheel while he bravely stood on the back feeding out hay. Sleepovers were frequent and he would show off his culinary skills with his homemade sausage rolls or his “piece de resistance “ crumbed sausages with onion gravy – piled high on a bed of mashed potatoes which he would artfully arrange using a piece of sewer pipe as a mold. He loved showing family around his little patch of heaven and weekend visitors were always treated to hilltop BBQs that took in views of the valley. He would sometimes venture up through an area known locally as the “tin mines” – recalling the old huts that used to be in the area or take Sunday drives that would usually include lunch at the Jingellic Pub. On his birthday in 2012 Bryan suffered a major stroke (thanks Brad & Adam our caring local Ambos) and spent 3 months in rehabilitation in Albury, throughout the 3 months he managed to retain and regain enough skills to get back home – despite, or because, he was told that this may not be possible. In December of the same year he was diagnosed with bowel cancer that had already progressed to 4th stage liver tumours. Once again he was told that his

prognosis was poor, once again he met his latest hurdle with determination and an ever present smile. He started treatment with the hope that he might just beat the odds enough to be able to have a liver resection, when it became apparent that this was not to be he decided he had more important things to do, he would go around his cattle on a mobility scooter and still had a tribe of dogs sitting on the back. He hosted his last big party at the Holbrook Races and partied like a rockstar with a bevy of pretty nieces around him and a pocket full of money from his winning bets. Bryan’s one desire was to stay at home surrounded by family and this was made possible with the assistance of some wonderful local medical staff – ultimately his passing was swift and peaceful – he was still reading “The Land” 2 hours before he slipped away. He had planned his unique farewell and in keeping with his lifestyle it was outdoors, under some gumtrees, the noise of sheep in the background. He had requested that people not wear suits but rather come in the everyday workwear – his reasoning becoming clear when his hearse became bogged and a large contingency of his mates had to muscle up to send him on his way, he would have been the first person to laugh at this minor mishap and everyone that attended recognised that aspect of his character with the ceremony truly being a celebration of the life of a well liked, extraordinary man. He will be missed.

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Readers have enjoyed Fiona’s previous books, authentic stories from the heart of country. Fiona lives in a tiny rural town in Western Australia. She spends her days writing, working as a farm hand, helping out in the community and looking after her two children. Come to the library to enjoy the launch of her latest book The Saddler Boys.

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HOLBROOK LANDCAREHOLBROOK LANDCAREHOLBROOK LANDCAREHOLBROOK LANDCARE Celebrate National Wattle Day on 1st September and help us plant 700 wattles on Mt McKenzie, a private conservation area near Woomargama. We need some fit and able volunteers to help us. Join us for a couple of hours or come for the day. Lunch will be provided if you RSVP by 31st August. Have you got revegetation planned for 2016 that isn’t eligible for Bushlinks? Holbrook Landcare is looking at putting in an application for the 20 Million Trees Program—let us know if you want trees next year so we can apply for funding. The 2015 NSW Landcare & Local Land Services Conference will be held in Orange on 1st-3rd September. There is support available for Landcarers in the community to attend with HLN—give us a call if interested. It is a chance to meet other Landcare people from around the state and hear some of the great projects and ideas. Mullengandra Landcare are hosting a Community Tree Planting Day on Saturday 29th August at 9:30 - 1:00pm. Come and join in this social day and plant trees that will help connect and conserve native habitat, protect wildlife in our local community, repair and prevent erosion and improve water quality. Lunch and social gathering at the Mullengandra Hall will be provided. The day is open to all ages. Please bring gumboots, hat, water bottle, garden gloves and trowels (if you have them). We hope you can donate some of your time and get involved in this Mullengandra Landcare project. For further information please call Guy Corbett on 0419 648 171. For more information on projects or upcoming events please call the HLN office on (02) 6036 3181 or visit

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HOSTEL RENOVATIONS UPDATEHOSTEL RENOVATIONS UPDATEHOSTEL RENOVATIONS UPDATEHOSTEL RENOVATIONS UPDATE The Holbrook Hostel is eagerly awaiting the completion of Stage 1 by the end of August. We appreciate all residents’ visitors and contractors who come to the Hostel may have found it very difficult during the renovations and appreciate your patience. Stage 2 of the renovations is to be starting within the next 2 weeks, therefore visitors and contractors will be required to enter the Hostel from the Library Lane off Bowler Street. There is a temporary office situated in the staff car park where our administration staff will be located during stage 2 of the refurbishment. Please report during office hours to the office for access to the Hostel, after hours there will be a doorbell system to alert staff to assist with entry to the Hostel. If there is no answer, please call the Hostel on 02 6036 2817 for assistance. We appreciate your understanding staff may be attending to residents and may not be able to respond immediately to assist. The sign in/sign out folders will be located in the temporary office during office hours, after hours they will be situated in the new activity room.

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HISTORY QUIZ HISTORY QUIZ HISTORY QUIZ HISTORY QUIZ Who am I? I was a Holbrook Football player in 1960, won the Farrar Football League medley at the Henty Queen’s Birthday Sports, 13 competitors each had to run 220 yards, 440 yards, 880 yards and the longest kick. Answer: Henry Parker, the highlight of the day was a Women’s football match between North and South Henty. Quiz: Early July 1960 the following footballers played one match during the year (which was a draw): Bob Kendall, Tom Jones, Merv Priest, Johnno Wornes, Brian Brennan, Ron Trescowthick, A. Bates, Harry, Harold and Eric Heather, T and K Cottrell, Johnny McLellan, Kevin Beazley, Peter Straw, Todger Burgun, C. Hicks. What match was it?

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Congratulations to the 46 students, and their teachers, of years 5/6 from Holbrook Public and St. Patricks Schools for all their enthusiasm and hard work in their presentations on Italy, the Country of Study by CWA for 2015. This morning was held in July at the Holbrook Library Complex. St Pats students gave a power point presentation of the classroom research which was shown on the big screen. Two students at a time spoke on a fascinating variety of famous citizens of Italy, including Leonardo da Vinci, Isabella Rossellini, Enzo Ferrari & Montessori. Holbrook Public School students had their research topics contained in 20 individual pizza boxes!! As each box was opened it revealed information & illustrations which 2 students then spoke about. Their topics included the fashion industry of Italy, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, car racing, and the history and geographical features of Italy. Mrs Jenny Parer, the Guest Speaker, then spoke about her recent trip to the northern city of Bolzano, to see the Otzi Mummy, discovered frozen in a glacier high in the Alps. This body is thought to be 5300 years old and is of a 45 year old man who is now found in a scientific laboratory in Bolzano. The students were fascinated by the analysis of his last meal, his cause of death, and that his DNA study revealed that Otzi has 19 living genetic relatives! A special Italian morning tea, complete with red, white and green balloons (the colours of the Italian flag), included biscuits in the shape of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and an amazing erupting volcano cake complete with flowing lava, a la Vesuvius. Thank you to everyone who made this such as interesting and enjoyable morning.

Margaret Higgins, Freda Turner, Janet Kemp, Jenny Parer & Pek Fong Condon display the Italian morning tea delights.

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HOLBROOK PUBLIC HOLBROOK PUBLIC HOLBROOK PUBLIC HOLBROOK PUBLIC Kindergarten Orientation: The next session for pre-schoolers will be a treasure hunt on 26 August starting at 10:45 a.m. On 2 Sept the Year 5 students will visit the preschool and interact with the children in their own environment. Tony Lockett Shield: Our school team advanced to the finals of the state wide Tony Lockett Shield by way of a heart stopping, extra time win against Blaxland East Primary School, played in perfect weather conditions at Emu Plains. As this edition of the Happenings goes to print, the team will be playing in the final four in Sydney. Thank you to everyone who has made the trip possible and best of luck to the team. Yerong Creek AFL/Netball Gala Day: Well done to all students for their great teamwork and sportsmanship at the gala day. The Snr Netball Div 2 team, the Jnr Netball Div 1 team, the Jnr Netball Div Green team, the Snr AFL team and the Jnr AFL team all made the finals. Congratulations to both the AFL teams for successfully winning their divisions. Braydon Eddy won the longest kick competition, a great effort. Millie Walsh represented our school in the goal shooting competition. Thank you to all the parents for supporting and helping the teams on the day. Chess: Congratulations to Logan Buswell, Eliza Capell, Rohan Jepson, Riley King, Ben Klose, Heidi Klose, Oscar Southwell and Amelia Tepper, who played in a chess competition at Hume P.S. recently. The students played very well and were great ambassadors for our school. NSW Rugby Union Carnival: Jack de Steiger represented Riverina at the rugby union championships held at Warringah between 18 – 20 August. The team won two games and lost five. Jack played very well and gained lots of experience from this opportunity. Book Week: All students will have the oppor tunity to visit the town library on 27 August. They will participate in guest author, Peter Klein’s ‘Captain Pete’s Mudpoo Adventures’ interactive session. Please join us for our annual book week celebration at school on Friday 28 August. The book fair will be open from 12:00 p.m. Our whole school assembly will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by a barbecue lunch and book parade. The students are asked to come dressed in their favourite story book character.

MULLENGANDRA PUBLIC MULLENGANDRA PUBLIC MULLENGANDRA PUBLIC MULLENGANDRA PUBLIC Snow Camp: On Tuesday 11th August Mullengandra Public School went to Cabramurra for a ‘Snow Camp’. On Wednesday we went skiing with Humula, Talbingo, Khancoban and Cabramurra School students. We had a two hour ski lesson at Mount Selwyn. It snowed the whole time we were there. We got to do a variety of activities, including Circus Arts, Aboriginal Art, Science, Visual Arts, Yuki Ball and Snow Play. We left Cabramurra on Friday 14th. It was a fabulous excursion!!!

BILLABONG HIGHBILLABONG HIGHBILLABONG HIGHBILLABONG HIGH There is a significant amount of illness around at the moment. There has also been a further case of whooping cough. Parents are advised to keep their children home if they are sick and to seek medical advice as required. A medical certificate is required for missed assessment tasks and they also can serve as a notification of an absence. Our senior students are preparing for their HSC Trial Exams that are on this week. This will provide good feedback as they commence their final few weeks of study in their HSC subjects. Congratulations to all the students who volunteered to help out at the Bernie O’Connor Competition at Yerong Creek. Their support enables such events to run smoothly. The boys Under 15 AFL Team is finalising their preparations for their Swan Shield quarter final match in Sydney this week. They are playing Leichhardt Sydney Secondary College. Good luck to the boys.

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WOMEN’S BOWLSWOMEN’S BOWLSWOMEN’S BOWLSWOMEN’S BOWLS The number of bowlers enjoying Wednesday winter bowls is growing. It was wonderful to welcome back Pat Stynes who showed she has lost none of her skill on the bowling green regardless of past health set-backs. Members were also pleased to welcome new member, Pam Kleeman, from Culburra Beach Club N.S.W. We hope she will enjoy bowling and finding new friends at our Club. The first Club meeting for the season was well attended with 15 members present. President Marlene Thurling, Secretary Cathy Jones and Treasurer Heather Emerson represented our Club at the recent District Meeting. The new season bowls starts on September 2nd. Names in by 9.30 a.m.

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Who Am I ?Who Am I ?Who Am I ?Who Am I ? Though I’m a 100 years old this year, I am not the oldest in Holbrook. I have enjoyed participating in the lives of Holbrookians. I have enjoyed watching plays, seeing happy faces at weddings and 21sts. I’ve listened in on many a dinner conversation. Though I’ve never left Holbrook, I’ve been cultured through all the events held in Holbrook. And during all these I’ve remained quiet. Yes I’ve had a face lift or two but then who doesn’t want to look good, regardless of age. I understand some groups in Holbrook are intending to help me celebrate my birthday with some community events later this year. I’ll probably blush when it comes around, but regardless of my appearance, I look forward to all of Holbrook residents joining me in my celebration. Watch this space for further details. NO, I will not tell what I know about you, but I do welcome you sharing stories about me.

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It has been very exciting this week with helpers working in the garden. Photos of our effects can be seen on our facebook page. Our tool shed is up thanks to James Bartel-Waller and Nick from Landcare. Fred Schuur and Geoff McPherson have also been helping out with the chook enclosure. All participants’ involvement is greatly appreciated. We are still planting cuttings for the Auxillary Fete and getting ready for spring, which is just around the corner. Hard to believe. We have been refreshing garden beds and harvesting Brussel sprouts, cabbages, broccoli, spinach and celery which have been keeping the Frampton Court residents well stocked up. A few items we are needing to finish our project before spring are 3m treated poles, small pots, bricks or pavers, bags of cement. If anyone can help with any of these items please let Sue know on 0427 369 570. We

still have jars of marmalade for sale in various sizes. Contact Sue and she can arrange to drop off. Still if anyone would like to join us in the garden we mainly meet on Tuesdays at 9.30am. Sue is there other days as well. All welcome. The Holbrook Community Garden will be holding a meeting to gather community ideas for further development and activities. We encourage all members of the community to support this local sustainability project that provides our community with the opportunity be active, get involved and to produce healthy organic food in a fun family-friendly environment. The meeting will be held at the Community Garden on Friday 28 August at 4pm.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUPCANCER SUPPORT GROUPCANCER SUPPORT GROUPCANCER SUPPORT GROUP On Thursday 6th August, the Holbrook/Culcairn Cancer Support Group held a very successful fundraiser at the IGA Market Day Brekky Club. It was a very chilly day, but an enjoyable time just the same! A big thank you to Roger & Marg Geddes & staff at IGA for their generous help and the community who purchased items from BBQ, cake/produce stall, and wood raffle. We were able to raise $887. Thank you also to Russell Ross and Roy Willis for cutting the trailer load of wood for the raffle - which was won by Yvonne Roach. We very much appreciated all the support.

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Staff at Holbrook Stores would like to thank our wonderful customers who helped us raise over $400 for Jeans for Genes day.

Just a reminder that if you have a worthy local cause that you would like to fundraise for Holbrook Stores Breakfast Club still has bookings available - with warmer weather approaching this is a fun and easy way for your organisation

to raise much needed funds. Contact our friendly office staff for more information.

Bubble Soccer and Jumping Castle Bubble Soccer and Jumping Castle Bubble Soccer and Jumping Castle Bubble Soccer and Jumping Castle Coming Soon to JinderaComing Soon to JinderaComing Soon to JinderaComing Soon to Jindera

On Tuesday 29 September during the Sept/Oct school holiday period at the Jindera Sports and Recreational Ground the young people in the Shire will be able to experience for FREE the growing sporting phenomenon - Bubble Soccer plus the added attraction of an enormous jumping castle. Bubble Soccer is a game which requires bouncing around and rolling across the grass in inflatable Zorb like balls at the same time smashing into each other. Bubble Soccer is guaranteed to be fantastic fun to play, hilarious to watch, and a great form of exercise. All participants who wish to give this activity a go will be encouraged to play a game of soccer while in their protected inflatable Bubble. Apart from the normal rules of soccer, bumping, rolling, flipping over are all tactical parts of the game. For those who just want to run around in the Bubble Soccer ball can do so with lots of fun bumping into each other. If Bubble Soccer isn’t for you there will also be an enormous jumping castle for all ages to enjoy with the added bonus of bungee ropes to make the activity even more exciting. Plus there will be some of the old fashion games such as ball throwing through a hole and sack racing. For further information contact Susan Kane Library & Youth Services Development Officer Ph: 0417 212 069 or Email: skane@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au

Shearing Competition at Culcairn ShowShearing Competition at Culcairn ShowShearing Competition at Culcairn ShowShearing Competition at Culcairn Show After a successful first year last year the Culcairn Show Shearing & Wool Handling Competition is on again on Saturday 3rd October 2015. Enjoy a great, fun family day out by supporting our local Show and our local shearers and wool handlers and help increase skills and training in the industry in our community. Shearing starts at 8.00am (entries need to be in by 7.45am). Prize Pools to be won. Classes are: Shearing - Novice starting at 8am, Intermediates, Seniors, Open. Novice Wool Handling. All interest please phone: Stephen Pumpa 0429 327 317 or Dee Wolter 0488 003 840. Also visit our Facebook page: Culcairn Show Shearing & Wool Handling Competition

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Under 8s Finals Under 8s Finals Under 8s Finals Under 8s Finals Winners at the Rand Winners at the Rand Winners at the Rand Winners at the Rand Football Carnival Football Carnival Football Carnival Football Carnival held on 26held on 26held on 26held on 26thththth July. July. July. July.

L to R: Angus Geddes, Hamish Livermore, Ryan McDonald, Tom Parker, Nathaneal Tepper, Wil Jenkins, Jim Henry, Izak Schirmer, Oscar Preston, Aaron Gamble. Front: Cruz Schirmer.

The boys had a very successful fun day bringing home the winners’ medals for the day.

Holbrook Public School advanced to the finals of the state wide Tony Lockett Shield by way of a heart stopping, extra time win against Blaxland East Primary School. Played in perfect conditions at Emu Plains. Holbrook were slow to find their feet and struggled to win the loose ball but managed to be level with Blaxland at quarter time via a Braydon Eddy goal. In the second quarter, Blaxland turned up the heat with their fast players taking charge and running the ball to kick three goals to Holbrook’s one via Fletcher Parker. Blaxland held a 14 point lead at half time which they increased to 26 points late in the third term. A late third quarter goal by Ewan Mackinlay enable Holbrook to reduce Blaxland’s lead back to a still sizeable 19 points, considering that Holbrook had only scored 22 points in the first three quarters this was a big task. At the final break, coach Adam Preston made several changes, including ruckman Ben Klose moving to defence and Braydon Eddy taking over the ruck role. These moves had an immediate impact, with Holbrook winning the majority of centre clearances. Suddenly Holbrook came alive via the efforts of Braydon, Fletcher Parker and Jack de Steiger. Ewan Mackinlay was in everything and kicked three goals for the quarter playing in the centre. With two minutes to go Holbrook levelled the scores but just could not manage a final point to win the game. At the siren, scores were locked at 53 points each as Holbrook kicked five goals one for the quarter and Blaxland two straight goals. Under the rules, five minutes each way had to be played which was a big requirement in the 23 degree conditions following four 15 minute quarters. But Holbrook had the momentum and kicked the only goal in the first period of extra via Henry Gulliver to hold a six point lead at the change-over. Blaxland raised their efforts and kicked an early goal to again level the scores. Only a timely smoother from Ben Close saved Holbrook from again being in big trouble. With two minutes left, Ewan Mackinlay won the ball from the centre and charged forward. In desperation, his opponent’s ankle tapped him and he fell to the ground. The umpire correctly awarded a 25m penalty which put Ewan within range, he kicked truly and Holbrook

hit the front. With little time on the clock Blaxland broke from the centre but was held up by a committed Holbrook defence who controlled the ball and soaked up the remaining time to secure a fine and very hard fought win. All the boys should be proud of their courageous efforts. Goal kickers: Ewan Mackinlay 5, Fletcher Parker 2 and singles to Braydon Eddy, Jack de Steiger and Henry Gulliver.

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Holbrook Football Netball Holbrook Football Netball Holbrook Football Netball Holbrook Football Netball Club New Format Junior Vote Count Club New Format Junior Vote Count Club New Format Junior Vote Count Club New Format Junior Vote Count & Presentation Day& Presentation Day& Presentation Day& Presentation Day

Vote Count & Presentation of Awards for U/10’s, 12’s, 14’s & 16’s netball U/14’s & 17’s football Families please come along & support your children’s football & netball teams. BBQ lunch will be available at a minimal cost. RSVP for catering 0402 292 723

11am Sunday 30th August 2015 at clubrooms Promoting volunteering to young people and assisting the longevity of so many Riverina volunteer organisations is the aim of Riverina Eastern Regional Organisations of Council’s (REROC) new Take Charge and Volunteer project, in conjunction with Greater Hume Shire Council. The ongoing battle to attract and retain young volunteers is not new, but by partnering with Riverina organisations and together, developing innovative ideas, REROC hopes to connect young people with the groups who need them the most. A youth survey carried out in conjunction with REROC’s Take Charge Riverina Youth Leadership Forum 2013 revealed a large percentage of the 120 students at the forum not only thought volunteering was important in their home town, but that most of them really wanted to become volunteers. The Take Charge and Volunteer project will assist on both sides of the volunteer relationship – with both the organisation and the volunteer. The www.takecharge.org.au website is looking for Riverina organisations ready to embrace the challenge of this new project, sign up, and list their volunteering opportunities, which young volunteers can search for via their industry of interest or where they live. When the volunteer finds something they are interested in, they can register their interest and a volunteering relationship will be formed with the organisation. If organisations prefer, a simple training session can be held in your Local Government Area where a member of your organisation can be guided through preparing for accepting and working with young volunteers, and how to best use www.takecharge.org.au. The project will also look at rewarding young volunteers for their efforts. Any organisation wishing to be involved in the project, or wanting to attend a training session, can contact Greater Hume Shire Council’s Library & Youth Services Development Officer Susan Kane on 0417 212 069 or email skane@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au. Further information is also available from REROC’s Regional Youth and Communities contact, Kylie Dunstan on kdunstan@reroc.com.au or 0437 863 426; or REROC Executive Officer, Julie Briggs jbriggs@reroc.com.au or 6931 9050. The project has been funded by the New South Wales Government through Youth Opportunities. You can also go to www.takecharge.org.au for information or to Sign Up

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• Kitchen & Bathroom Renova�ons

• Roof & Gu�ering

• Hot Water Replacement

• Cold Water Renewals

• Maintenance

• Sewage Blockages

• Gas Installa�ons

Vic Lic: No. 45354 NSW Lic: No. 195486C

Ph: 0447 150 165

Physiotherapist- Sarah Finlay (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 BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES Call Sarah on 0409 907 058

Dr Michael will be available for appointments between

8:30am and 12:00pm on Wednesdays St Clare’s Convent

145 Albury St, Holbrook

Ph: (02) 6056 2185

THE HOLBROOK

PHARMACY

New gifts arriving Christmas laybys

available

119 Albury Street Holbrook 02 6036

2055

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NEW NEW NEW 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)

Paul Day Plumber & Gasfitter

0428511727 0260363394

all-day@hotmail.com.au

Plumbers, Drainers, Gasfitters

Bobcats, Excavators, Trucks

Ditchwitch Trencher, Kanga Loader

Septic & Trade Waste Pumping

New septic systems as well as upgrades

Gas ducted heating installations and services

Concrete & Rubbish Removal, Site Cleanups

Slashing, Levelling, Post Holes, Rotary Hoe,

Line Locating Services

We now have a VACUUM EXCAVATOR for

non-destructive excavations

Please call us to expose your underground services e.g. phone, power, water, optic fibre

Please Call Luke Howard 0403 191 780

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C O M M U N I T Y D I A R YC O M M U N I T Y D I A R YC O M M U N I T Y D I A R YC O M M U N I T Y D I A R Y A N N O U N C E M E N T SA N N O U N C E M E N T SA N N O U N C E M E N T SA N N O U N C E M E N T S

August 2015 Thu 27 Women’s Health Clinic @–Hospital Fri 28 Community Garden meeting 4pm Rotary Art Show Opening 6.30pm Hol Public School Book Week Assembly, BBQ & Book Fair from 12noon Sat 29 Community Tree planting 9.30am-1pm @ Mullengandra Sun 30 Football/Netball Club Jnr Vote Count 11am Mon 31 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St Blood Bank September 2015 Tue 1 National Wattle Day CPSA Meeting 11am @ RS Club SES Meeting 7pm Wed 2 New Season’s Bowls Play Resumes 10am Art Group ph 0488 062 669 Fri 4 Holbrook Hospital Auxiliary 11am Lankeys Creek Happy Hour Sun 6 Holbrook Town Garage Sale Mon 7 Craft Group meet Tue 8 Red Cross meeting 2pm @ Library Complex Billabong High P&C 7.00pm Wed 9 Art Group ph 0488 062 669 Lankeys Creek BushFire Brigade AGM 7pm Hol Public School Whole School Performance 7pm Thu 10 Hol Public School Whole School Performance 7pm Fri 11 Hol Public School Whole School Performance 7pm Sun 13 Miniature Train Runs Mon 14 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St RSL Sub-Branch 6pm Thu 17 Visiting Author at Holbrook Library Sun 20 Holbrook Community Markets @ Ten Mile Creek Gardens Trout Muster 10-2 @ Holbrook Pool Miniature Train Runs Mon 21 Craft Group meet Rotary International Peace Day Ex-View Club Ladies’ Lunch 1pm—RS Club Tue 22 Henty Machinery Field Days SES Training 7pm Wed 23 Henty Machinery Field Days Thu 24 Henty Machinery Field Days Women’s Health Clinic–@ Hospital Sat 26 Men’s Breakfast 8am @ Anglican Church Sun 27 Miniature Train Runs Mon 28 Crafty Hands @ 7 Fleet St Show Society Meeting Tue 29 Holbrook Probus October 2015 Sun 4 Miniature Train Running Mon 5 Craft Group meet Tue 6 CPSA Meeting 11am @ RS Club SES Meeting 7pm Fri 2 Lankeys Creek Happy Hour Sat 10 Red Cross Street Stall Sun 11 Miniature Train Running

CLEANING & IRONING Quality, confidential, trustworthy service at

reasonable rates specialising in moving cleans, weekly / fortnightly service or that one-off

spring clean servicing areas within 100km of Holbrook

CALL 0473 640 861

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 advice.

Fully insured. No fee—no obligation.

John: 0428 211837

TROUT MUSTER Is on again @ Holbrook

Swimming Pool SUNDAY 20TH

SEPTEMBER 2015, 10am-2pm

Local businesses will have the opportunity to buy a trout for $15 in support of the event

Donations of prizes are welcome

Please see Vicki at the Post Office or call 0439 597 616

Lankeys Creek Bush Fire Brigade Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 9th September at 7pm at Lankeys Creek Hall

All community members are invited to attend.

FOR SALE Kelpie x Border Collie pups

Great paddock and yard dogs. $100.00 Sire is a trained sheepdog bought at the

Jerilderie Sheepdog Auction. Ph: 0407 369 530

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

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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

Wagga Holbrook Couriers

Small or large items 0402 054 604

Holbrook’s TOWN

GARAGE SALE

SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 8am to 2pm

Lots of bargains Lots of fun

and fossicking

Don’t forget that registrations close 31 August And this date is approaching

quickly. Forms are available from:

Lady Gail’s Bookshop & Curios

Thank you To friends, medical personnel and the Holbrook

Community, we will never be able to repay the

kindness and support shown to us during Bryan’s

illness and ultimately his passing. The strength you

have given our family allowed us to give Bryan the

care and love that he deserved. With your

assistance Bryan was able to maintain his

independence and dignity. Please accept this as our

personal thank you, we will be forever grateful.

Jacinta, Alex, Jake, Brooke, Mahleigha, Ava and

our extended families.

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