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What a glorious day for the Annual Open Gardens run by the Anglican Church last Sunday. Locals and visitors enjoyed wondering through the lovely town gardens of Sheryl & Ray McLellan and the gardens at the Harry Jarvis Wing of the Hospital. Then a short drive out to the home of Anne and Andrew Hicks on Annandayle Road. All the gardens were beautiful to stroll around with owners providing information on plants and the ideas behind their gardens. Visitors to the gardens were able to enjoy refreshments at each location.

TROUT

MUSTER

What a great day!!! The first trout muster was well supported by locals, out of towner’s and Holbrook Businesses. We were lucky enough to have raised about $2350.00, this being so we are now talking that this may become an annual event in the Holbrook calendar. Raffle prize winners were 1st: Judith Mullins, 2nd: Maree Haynes and 3rd: Sandra Pyers. First fish of the day caught by Andrew and Rorey McNamara, with Casey Henry the first girl to catch a fish.

Top left: Front entrance to Sheryl & Ray McLellan’s home in Ford Street. Top Right: Laurel & Roy Willis enjoying Sheryl & Ray’s beautiful garden. Bottom left: Three generations of the Frana family enjoying the spectacular view at Anne & Andrew Hicks. Bottom Right: Many visitors stopped to enjoy a basket lunch on the lawn at Anne & Andrews.

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ANGLICAN NEWSANGLICAN NEWSANGLICAN NEWSANGLICAN NEWS This Saturday is our monthly Men’s Breakfast. 8am at the Anglican Church. All men are welcome to come. The following Friday 31 October is our Flower Show in the Holbrook Sporting Complex. Doors open 11:30am, lunch served from 12. We thank God for the life of Beryl Semmler who died on Monday last week. Beryl was a true saint who devoted herself to loving God and loving others. She regularly served at the Harry Jarvis Wing, playing music and helping with feeding. She was a tireless helper at the Op-shop, was involved in nearly every church activity that ever happened, and was a good friend and support to many. She will be sorely missed, but we rejoice that she is now in her heavenly home through faith in Christ.

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The Miss Australia Quest raised funds for the Spastic Council of NSW and was well supported for a number of years. Some locals are looking for information about the Holbrook Spastic Council and the Holbrook Miss Australia entrants. They are wanting to know who the Miss Australia Quest local entrants were and the year they were entrants. They are also wanting to know who won the cars that were raffled and in what year they were won? If you are able to assist with any of this information please phone Ruth Dinsdale 6036 2458. There will be a display in the stadium at the Holbrook Show which you may like to check out.

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Nomination forms are being sent to all members of 2GHR ahead of the annual board meeting on Wednesday, November 12th. The latest winners of the weekly $30 meal voucher for a meal at Holbrook's Riverina Hotel are: on September 26th, Adrian Ingram, on October 3rd, Andrew Julian and on October 10th, Fay Corrigan. Please note that the weekly meal voucher prize is open to all listeners. The Member's prize this month is 2/3 nights stay at the Dartmouth Alpine Resort Motel in the beautiful Mitta Valley. Kylie Durant from Holbrook Landcare was Michael Elvin's first guest on his Tuesday afternoon program, "Behind the Green Door." Michael is keen to have many more interviews with people who are involved in community groups who would like to publicise a particular event or just tell everyone else what their group is up to and hopefully gain more members. Phone us on 6036 3428 when one of our presenters is on air or email us on 2ghr.org.au and we'll take it from there.

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RED CROSSRED CROSSRED CROSSRED CROSS On Tuesday 7 October, Holbrook Red Cross members met in the Submarine Park to dedicate their Centenary tree, an Autumn Blaze maple. The tree and information plaque will mark the centenary of Red Cross in Holbrook. Local members are most appreciative of the assistance provided by Greater Hume Shire Council staff in planting the trees and arranging the plaque. President Beverley Cottrell welcomed Greater Hume Shire Council, Mayor Heather Wilton & Mr Ian Wilton, Zone 20 Representative Anne Knox, and Greater Hume Shire Council, Tourism and Promotions Officer, Kerrie Wise and local members, and the National Anthem was sung, followed by recital of the Red Cross pledge and Principles. After the dedication, all enjoyed afternoon tea at the CTC Meeting Room, and Anne Knox presented Mrs Diane Locke with a 30 years service award. Members are looking forward to their final meeting for this eventful year, which will be a Christmas break-up and luncheon at the home of President Beverley Cottrell, 11 Ford St., on Tuesday 18 November

HOLBROOK SHOWHOLBROOK SHOWHOLBROOK SHOWHOLBROOK SHOW With the local Holbrook Show less than 4 weeks away, now is the time to be wandering around the garden to start working out what may be available to enter in the floral or garden produce sections. There is usually a section for everyone to participate in—especially the kids. On the subject of the kids—your children, or grandchildren, are encouraged to become involved in entering something in their local show. They take enormous delight in choosing just the right flower or vegetable to enter under their own names. And there are opportunities for them to enter lamb’s wool in the fleece section, or the cookery and craft classes. The look of delight on their faces when they discover that they have won a ribbon and prizemoney to spend is worth all the effort. Horse schedules and the main show schedule are available from various locations around town, including the post office and newsagency. They have also been loaded onto the Holbrook website so are available electronically on www.holbrook.nsw.au. The accompanying photos were supplied by Jan Elder and were taken at the Holbrook Show during the 1970’s.

The late Kevin Beazley, of Holbrook, pictured with his winning thoroughbred stallion

Joanne Jarrott with a swag of ribbons. Her parents, Jim & Gloria Jarrott of Mullengandra, continue to

exhibit ponies on the local show circuit.

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HOLBROOK LANDCAREHOLBROOK LANDCAREHOLBROOK LANDCAREHOLBROOK LANDCARE Do you remember ‘The Murray Basin Landcarer’ newspaper? We have some archival copies of the newspaper. Come down to the Holbrook Landcare office and catch up on some history.

The National Landcare Program is offering grants from $5,000-$20,000 for landcare activities.

INDIVIDUALS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY

If you have a Bushlinks project that missed out, or something else you want to implement on the farm that fits under the objectives, we encourage you to have a go. The guidelines and application forms are available at http://www.nrm.gov.au/national/25th-anniversary-landcare-grants.

Farmers in the Holbrook and surrounding areas have been busy over the last few weeks taking soil samples as part of the Use it or Lose it—A Targeted Nutrient Management Program. Farmers participating in the program are invited to come along to one of the District Soils Results & Fertiliser Decision Making Sessions @ either :

• Gerogery—30th October 7:30—11.30am

• Holbrook - 5th November 7:30am—11.30am

At these sessions Nigel Philips (NSW Agronomist) will present the results of the whole district and explain how to understand and use soil test results for making efficient nutrient management decisions. Farmers will have the opportunity to learn from other farmers who have been a part of the program for the last four years and at the Holbrook session Phillip Graham (NSW DPI Technical Specialist in Livestock Grazing Systems) will present lessons learnt from the 20 year grazing and phosphorous demonstration farm @ Bookham, NSW.

Habitat mapping along the Spring Creek began this week. Habitat data will enable HLN to understand the type and extent of habitat restoration that will be required in the future to ensure a viable population of Southern Pygmy Perch in our waterways.

HISTORY QUIZ HISTORY QUIZ HISTORY QUIZ HISTORY QUIZ Who am I? An apprentice jockey who had five mounts at the Holbrook Races in February 1958, riding four winners and a

second. Answer: Roy Higgins

Who Am I? 2 May 1959 Miss Margaret Hemphill was married in Albury. She and her husband were very well known residents of Holbrook, sadly both deceased now.

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LITTLE BILLABONG CWALITTLE BILLABONG CWALITTLE BILLABONG CWALITTLE BILLABONG CWA There were a few changes to the executive at the Branch AGM last week, with Mrs Margaret Shaw taking on the role of President, while Mrs Tammy Williams and Mrs Kate Locke continued as the branch Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. We held our branch International Day during this meeting as well. Members had brought along Botswana dishes to share and Mrs Pat Pitzen spoke to us about the safari trip she and her husband, Mick, had taken through Botswana. Last Sunday, members assisted the Holbrook Hospital Auxiliary with providing lunches for the Open Garden Day. With the Holbrook Show approaching rapidly, members interested in providing items for the CWA Exhibit are asked to contact Mrs Kate Locke so that she can co-ordinate our entry. Next meeting will be at the Little Billabong Hall on Monday 17 November at 9.30am.

The cadets and staff from TS Albury held a fund raiser to raise funds to take 22 cadets including several local kids on a 10 day tall ship cruise in January, this was held at Holbrook IGA on Saturday 18th Oct and thanks to the generosity of the Holbrook citizens we raised $1900 on the day, the cost for the trip is $1200 per cadet so we are able to send 1 cadet just from the efforts of one fund raiser. We the staff and cadets of TS Albury Salute you Holbrook, thank you we are most great full. Also a special thanks to Roger & Marg Geddes, and the Holbrook Lions Club for their support.

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MLHD Recognised For Commitment MLHD Recognised For Commitment MLHD Recognised For Commitment MLHD Recognised For Commitment to Staff Wellbeing to Staff Wellbeing to Staff Wellbeing to Staff Wellbeing

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has been recognised for its commitment to employee health and wellbeing by being awarded the Albury Wodonga Chamber Business Award for Excellence in Workplace Health. It was the first year MLHD had entered the annual Chamber Business Awards and the LHD was one of five finalists in the category. Last year, MLHD launched a workforce wellbeing program, BeWell, and appointed a Wellbeing Manager to improve the health and wellbeing of its almost 5,000 employees. It was the first health district within NSW Health to introduce a dedicated resource to focus on staff health and wellbeing. BeWell initiatives include monthly health and wellbeing activities at all sites, a staff intranet page with health tools, a health calendar and resources. The introduction of BeWell has been very positively received by staff and management alike with the monthly initiatives widely embraced, “We know that healthier, happier staff are more productive which leads to more effective and cohesive teams, which in turn benefits our communities,” Ms Ludford said. Chief Executive Jill Ludford said the award also demonstrates to potential employees that the organisation supports and values staff health and wellbeing by providing a range of activities, resources and initiatives focusing on an individual’s psychological, social and physical wellbeing. The judging panel said: ‘MLHD has developed an outstanding Wellness program, ‘Be Well. It is a forward-thinking and passionate organisation with Wellness a high priority in everything it does’.

TENNIS Another great day for tennis last saturday saw the Sect 2 Gold side have a win at Bungowannah by the barest of margins - 9 sets/73 games to 7sets/ 73 games.The Bungo men were 6 up and ladies all square leaving the brookers 6 games down. Hamish Paton and Donna Parker recorded a 6/0 win at the thrid mixed set to give the visitors a glimmer of hope then Chris Papworth and Kaye Semmler won 6/3 to tie the games up and win on sets . Sect 2 Green travelled to Jindera and were well beaten , good to see a couple of new faces on court here . The Sect 3 White playing at home against another Bungowannah side went down 86 to 54 games and the Sect 3 Blue made the trip to Howlong with the ladies having good sets during the match but were outclassed in the mens sets bvefore going down 45 to 88 games. Amy Waite played well here and continues to improve . There is a hit up on wednesday evening for anybody wanting a social hit and also on Thursday evening from around 5 pm Annual Subs are now due and these can be paid at the clubhouse on Saturday afternoon or with weekly ball fees with a note Senior players $50, junior/student $25 , family $130 , weekly ball fees are $7 per match per player This weeks matches - Sect 2 Gold at home to Culcairn Sect 2 Green at home to Walla Nth Walla Sect 3 Blue at home to Holbrook White

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Lankey’s Creek Happy Hour It’s almost a year since the members of the Lankey’s Creek community started gathering for a casual get together on the first Friday of every month. There were a few reasons for starting these events, one being the bush fires earlier in the year. It was felt that there was a need for a space and platform for community to get together and discuss local issues such as use of the hall, the bush fire brigade and generally the wellbeing of our community members. The happy hour has proven to be a great success where even in the colder months we have had a regular attendance of up to 25 people. Generally we will have a food theme; for example we have had a couple of casserole nights, a soup night and a pie and sausage roll night. With the wood fire burning and some hot food the cold hall can become a welcoming venue for a social evening. We have also incorporated a fire brigade meeting which has attracted more community input, a talk by David Hunter on the Boorolong frog in Lankey’s Creek and surrounds and in general any topic can be discussed on the night. We hope to continue this gathering indefinitely and welcome all of the local community and those from further afield who would like to join in. Now that the warmer weather is on us we will be barbequing and enjoying the longer evenings. Next happy hour is on the 7th November at 6.30pm where we will discuss our Christmas gathering. All those who want to be involved in our community please come along.

Do you know Holbrook has a community website? Do you know you can find local tradesmen, accommodation, many other businesses and community group and events? Is your community group and upcoming fundraiser listed on the website with up to date information? Why not check out the website and have your business

or event list.? www.holbrook.nsw.au Give us a call at the Library Complex. 02 6036 3262 or email holbrookctc@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au There is no charge for this service

Pictured are some members of Lankey’s Creek Bush fire brigade with the new generator received as part of

the NSW RFSA Grant Scheme 2014.

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Monday 3rd November MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA From 7pm Tickets on sale now.

Tuesday 4th November MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON

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THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA ALERTALERTALERTALERT Do you wheeze and sneeze during springtime? The next four weeks or so may be a greater risk time for people with asthma, according to Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Acting Director Public Health Alison Nikitas reminds all people who wheeze and sneeze during spring they could be at risk of an asthma event during a thunderstorm. The high risk time for thunderstorms and elevated pollen counts are predicted to be from 20 October to 17 November. Public Health will be monitoring thunderstorm activity and pollen count levels and issuing alerts at high risk times. Ms Nikitas said: “Thunderstorms can trigger asthma attacks even in people who have not been diagnosed with asthma before. People who have asthma or hay fever and who are allergic to pollens, particularly rye grass pollen, are at greatest risk.” “Anyone with diagnosed asthma should carry their asthma medication with them at all times during this high risk period,” she said. “If you have asthma, try to stay inside when the storms are around to avoid airborne pollen which may trigger an asthma attack.” “Thunderstorms cause pollen grains to explode and release fine particles; these fine particles can be inhaled into the lungs making even more people wheeze and sneeze,” Ms Nikitas said. Charles Sturt University has set up a SMS alert system when the pollen counts are high and thunderstorms are predicted. To register for this alert go to www.csu.edu.au/asthma . Alerts will also be sent from the Public Health Unit smartphone App (below). If anyone experiences breathing difficulties it is essential to seek medical help immediately. Breathing difficulties can be life threatening. In the event of an asthma emergency dial triple zero (000) immediately.

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HOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLHOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLHOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOLHOLBROOK PUBLIC SCHOOL Talented Students Program: Year 6 students Char lotte Clarke, Daniel Hawkins, Max Plunkett and Shalayla Wheeler had a great day at the Wagga Environmental Education Centre on 8 October. They participated in various science experiments and broke Holbrook Public School’s previous record by 20 metres in the rocket launching! Southern Riverina Super 8’s Cricket Gala Day: Our school entered 5 mixed teams in the cricket games at Culcairn on Friday 10 October. Congratulations to the Year 5/6 Red team that finished runner-up and the Year 3/4 Blue team that finished 3rd. Well done to all the students for their excellent sportsmanship and teamwork throughout the day. Thank you to all the parents who coached teams and supported the students at the gala day. NRL Literacy: Students in Kindergarten, Year 1, Year 2 and Mrs Wedgwood’s class are participating in a literacy program developed and run by NRL Development Officers. Debating: Congratulations to the junior and senior debating teams, they convincingly defeated Culcairn Public School last Tuesday 14 October at Billabong High School. Both teams debated the negative side. The senior topic was ‘Electronic Devices Should Be Allowed in Classrooms’ and the junior topic was ‘Homework Should Be Banned’. Thank you to Mrs Wedgwood for assisting the students with their preparation for each debate. Active After School Program: This term Miss Horan is taking rugby league/league tag each Monday afternoon between 3:30pm and 4:30pm from 20 October to 1 December. Students are provided with afternoon tea at the beginning of each session. Enrolments for 2015: Forms are available at the front office for children starting school next year.

Max, Daniel, Charlotte & Shalayla had a great time at the Environmental

Education Centre, Wagga Wagga

ST. PATRICKS SCHOOLST. PATRICKS SCHOOLST. PATRICKS SCHOOLST. PATRICKS SCHOOL Henty Machinery Field Days – St Pat’s were in the Big Shed. The Big Shed food depar tment at this year ’s HMFD was a hive of activity. An enormous effort was given by many and an even bigger enormous effort by some more. Five days from 7am til 5pm the BBQs were steaming hot, the coffee machine brewing, the hot dogs and chips hot and on the ready and even ice-creams on the side. With 130 volunteers we delivered 1500 steak sandwiches, 400 chicken burgers, 45 dozen pies, 23 dozen sausage rolls, 206 hot dogs, 1.1 tonnes of chips and countless bacon and egg rolls. All previous records were broken. It was hot in the kitchen but with the smiling, hardworking volunteers nothing was a problem. Thank You Night. As a way of saying thank you we are inviting all those who helped in any way at Henty to come along for drinks and nibbles on Friday 24th October between 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Please RSVP to Judy at school. Hunter Galvin. Last week Hunter competed in the junior boys high jump (age group 8 to 10) at the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association Athletics Carnival. This carnival includes qualifying students from independent, Catholic schools and public schools from all of NSW. Hunter came an amazing 4th place – a great effort from a very talented young athlete. NSW Fire and Rescue Visit. Last Thursday all students at St Pat’s enjoyed a great day with the Holbrook branch of the NSW Fire and Rescue squad. They gave demonstrations of safety scenarios, fire safety and even a kitchen oil fire demonstration –hot oil being quite a blaze when you add water! Thanks Gavin and Matt. Super 8’s Cricket in Culcairn. A big day out was had at the Culcairn Super 8’s cricket on the first Friday back this term. Students from Years 3 to 6 travelled across and entered 2 teams in a round robin. Craig Allibon from Culcairn PS did a wonderful job organising the kids with games, and skills sessions on the side.

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Come try our new range of Artisan Breads available Fri, Sat, Sun & Monday

Meets every Sunday at 10am

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You are welcome to attend this service…you will be

blessed, encouraged and inspired as we fellowship

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Minister: Pastor Joe Spokes

Youth group every Friday night…

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FOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALLFOOTBALL Now that the Football season has finished our next task is to hold our AGM to find some more dedicated people to help run our great club. Our continued viability has been made possible by a hard working team of volunteers. To be able to continue to provide this service we are looking for new members to help enhance the great work that is already being done. The Football club would like to see as many people as possible attend. This meeting is open to everyone.

TENNISTENNISTENNISTENNIS The Hume Tennis Association got its pennant season underway in hot weather and at the Holbrook courts there were 2 matches played. The Sect 2 Gold outfit hosted Walla Nth Walla with the result going down to the last sets with the visitors getting by just 2 games 75 to 73 games. Emma and Alyce Parker playing the higher grade played well and will only improve as the season goes on. In Sect 3 Holbrook Blue played Gerogery West and the only highlight was the first set which Holbrook won before going down against a pretty handy team 86 to 40 games. Sect 2 Green travelled to Table Top and good to see Anthony McKoy back on court for the club. The Brooker team managed to win 8 sets but went down 72 to 61 games. Sect 3 White made the trip to Howlong with several of the players moving up a grade from last season found the going a bit tough before going down comfortably. Players are reminded that there is a social hit up on Wednesday evenings from about 5 pm for anyone who wants to come along. Annual Subs can now be paid and these are $50 senior, $25 junior/student and $130 for a family. Saturday ball fees are $7 per player per match and players at home to bring a plate of afternoon tea.

LADIES’ BOWLSLADIES’ BOWLSLADIES’ BOWLSLADIES’ BOWLS The Holbrook Tournament was held on 11th September. Winners were Norma Gherashe’s team from the Commercial Club. Runners up were; Anne Haryey’s team from the Commercial Club. A big thank you to all members who worked hard making this day such a huge success. Tournaments in the district have been well attended by members. Cathy Jones, Marlene Thurling, Karen Copeland and Lorraine Carmody were winners at Culcairn, and the Henty Triples, held recently, was won by June Cookson, Heather Emerson and Heather Chaston. Well done ladies! Social Bowls: Winners on 8th October- June Cookson, Judy Smith and Pat Steynes and on 15th October- Marion Kathleen, Judy Smith and Pauline Cheney. A big welcome to Marion who has recently joined us. Handicap Singles: Heather Chaston def. Marj Winnett, Lorraine Carmody def. Karen Copeland, Pam Seymour def. Marj Garnsey and Pam Kaletta def. Cathy Jones. Semi-final: Heather Chaston vs Lorraine Carmody and Pam Seymour vs Pam Kaletta. Good bowling ladies!

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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)

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

Call Luke Howard 0403 191 780

LEANNE HODGE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE LEANNE HODGE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE LEANNE HODGE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE LEANNE HODGE PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTRE

PHYSIOTHERAPY APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE

PILATES CLASSES:

Monday & Tuesday 6pm

Phone: 0417 616 957 63 BOWLER STREET HOLBROOK NSW

RURAL FENCING CONTRACTOR NEW, REFURBISHMENTS, REPAIRS Also happy to work alongside you for

part or all of your project. 10 years full-time fencing experience.

Fully insured.

$30.00/hr, or quotes for new work. Also post holes with 150, 200, 350, 450,

600 or 760mm augers.

Che Jepson “Caladenia”, 1657 Four Mile Lane

Ph: 6036 8055 Mob: 0428 657 183 ABN: 95 231 102 151

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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

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

FOX & LILLIE RURAL SERVICING

THE HOLBROOK AREA

· Store door buying – good prices & same day payment at your local

Culcairn store Wed-Fri.

· Fixed Price Brokerage – tes�ng at our stores in Wagga Wagga or Melb.

· Risk Management – Forward Pricing

· Spot Price On Farm – obliga�on free quotes

Fox & Lillie Rural provides full client services incl. sheep classing & ram

selec�on, wool advances and coverage of stud stock purchases.

Jenni Turner 0424 626 193 jennit@flrural.com.au www.flrural.com.au

47-49 Railway Parade Culcairn NSW 2660

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October 2014 Fri 24 RS Club AGM 8pm Sat 25 Men’s Breakfast 8am @ Anglican Hall Rotary Club’s “Bridal Gowns Through the Ages” Sun 26 Miniature Train runs Woomargama National Park volunteers Phantom Wattle survey 9.30am Mon 27 Show Society Meeting 8pm Crafty Hands Tues 28 Probus Lunch Meeting Wed 29 Meals on Wheels AGM 10.30am Food Safety Course @ Library Complex Senior First Aid Course @ Library Complex Fri 31 Anglican Flower Show

November 2014 Sat 1 Albury/Holb Polocrosse AGM 2.30pm “Girls Night In” @ Holbrook RS Club Fishing Comp @ Pleasure Island Sun 2 Fishing Comp @ Pleasure Island Mon 3 Cancer Support meet @ Culcairn 1pm Tue 4 Melbourne Cup Day Wed 5 Twilight Social Bowls 6pm Senior First Aid Course @ Library Complex Holb Chamber of Commerce AGM 7pm SES Meeting 7pm Fri 7 Lankey’s Creek “Happy Hour” 6.30pm Hospital Aux Meeting 11am @ Hospital Sat 8 Holbrook Show Sun 9 Miniature Train runs Mon 10 Crafty Hands Returned Services League Meeting 6pm Wed 12 Twilight Social Bowls 6pm Radio 96.7 FM AGM 6.30-9.00pm Sun 16 Holbrook Football Club AGM 4pm Mon 17 Little Billabong CWA 9.30am @ LB Hall Tue 18 Red Cross Christmas Breakup 11am @ 11 Ford St Wed 19 Twilight Social Bowls 6pm SES Training 7pm Thu 20 Holbrook CWA meeting 10am @ Uniting Church Hall Women’s Health Clinic @ Hospital Sheep & Wool Fair meeting 5pm Sat 22 Men’s Breakfast 8am @ Anglican Hall Sun 23 Miniature Train runs Mon 24 Show Society Meeting 8pm Tues 25 Probus Christmas Lunch Meeting Wed 26 Twilight Social Bowls 6pm

December 2014 Mon 1 Cancer Support Group 1pm @ Holbrook Blood Bank Wed 3 Nominations close for GHSC Citizen of Year awards

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

HANDYMAN IN HOLBROOK R&D Home Maintenance

» No Job Too Small » Free Quote House painting (inside & out) / Rendering / Plastering

& Repairs / Tiling (floor and wall) / Bathroom & Laundry Renos / Fences & Sheds Spray Painted.

ABN 33 146 093 819 Ring Rod 0418 675 193

Electric Powerline Design A Professional Design Service for underground

and overhead powerlines for Urban, Rural, Residential, Commercial and Industrial situations

Ken Follett P: 02 6036 3397 M: 0419 481 270 info@electricpowerlinedesign.com.au

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

Albury Holbrook Polocrosse Club

AGM Saturday 1st Nov 2.30pm

at Flyfaire Wines Woomargama Contact: Bec 0403 190 079

HOLBROOK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

AGM and DINNER

WEDNESDAY 5th NOVEMBER 2014 7.00pm at JAG'S CAFE, Holbrook $27 p/p - payment with RSVP by

Friday 31st October, 2014 to Lady Gail’s Books & Curios Ph. 6036 3777

Guest speakers -representatives from Holbrook Medical Service and Hume Medical Centre. Everyone Welcome.

Holbrook Football Club AGM

Sunday 16th November 4pm @ the Sporting Complex

All members and supporters are urged to attend as new committee people are needed to help run this

club

Twilight Social Bowls

Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th

November

Teams of 4 - time to commence 6.00pm

$5/player/night includes sausage in bread

Teams to RS Club or Bowls notice board

by Sunday 2nd November

Enquiries to Gavin Jones 0427 362250

Holbrook Community Gym Club General Meeting

Thursday 23rd October 7.30pm at Gym

All members encouraged to attend

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HOLBROOK MEALS ON

WHEELS SERVICE INC.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Incorporating Holbrook Meals on Wheels

Walla Walla Meals On Wheels Social Support Service

CLIENTS, FAMILY MEMBERS, VOLUNTEERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS,

ANYONE WITH AN INTEREST ARE INVITED TO ATTEND.

LIBRARY COMPLEX MEETING ROOMS, LIBRARY CRT ,

HOLBROOK AT 10.30am ON WEDNESDAY 29th OCTOBER 2014

FOLLOWED BY MORNING TEA

PLEASE COME ALONG TO SUPPORT

HOLBROOK BOATING & ANGLING CLUB

FISHING COMPETITION

Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November

At Pleasure Island, Hume Weir

Entry to include draw for prizes Valued at $1,000

Pre-registration required.

Entry Fee: Adults $20,

Juniors (14 years & under) $5

Camping available

Weigh-in and draw for prizes 1pm Sunday

AT THE HOLBROOK

RS CLUB

Screening “BLENDED”

Sat 1st November

7.30 for 8pm movie $15 per head

Enjoy a meal at the Club

prior to the movie (Please allow enough

time, bookings for meals appreciated.)

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