FOCUS ON HOLBROOK A town steeped in history Holbrook is located just off the Hume A German immigrant, John Christopher Highway between Tarcutta and in the Pabst, became the publican of the Woolpack local government area Hotel on 29 July 1840 and the area became The district around Holbrook is renowned known as “the Germans.” for local produce including merino wool, By 1858 the name had evolved into the offi- wheat and other grains, lucerne, fat cattle and cial name of Germanton, though the postal lamb. area retained the name Ten Mile Creek. At the 2006 census, Holbrook had a popu- In 1876 the name Germanton was officially lation of 1,263 people. given to the postal area as well. The town was part of the During the First World War, the town name until 2004 when it merged into Greater Hume was deemed unpatriotic and on August 24, as part of an amalgamation of the Hume, 1915 the town was renamed Holbrook in hon- Culcairn and Holbrook Shires. our of Lieutenant Norman Holbrook, a deco- The area was originally inhabited by the rated wartime submarine captain and winner Wiradjuri people. of the Victoria Cross. The explorers Hume and Hovell were the Lt. Holbrook commanded the submarine ■ Holbrook’s main street is a popular stop for weary travellers between Melbourne and Sydney. first known Europeans in the area. HMS B11. They travelled through in 1824 when look- To honour Lieutenant Holbrook the since become an iconic image of the town. The Bypass was officially opened by for- ing for new grazing country in the south of the Holbrook council acquired a portion of the The town recently celebrated the comple- mer Prime Minister Julia Gillard on June 23 colony of New South Wales. hull of HMAS Otway, an Oberon class sub- tion of the Holbrook Bypass, the final piece of and opened to public traffic in August. The town was originally called Ten Mile marine when it was decommissioned by the the puzzle in the Hume Highway duplication For more information on Holbrook visit Creek and the first buildings erected in 1836. Royal Australian Navy in 1995 which has project. www.greaterhume.nsw.gov.au.

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HOLBROOK RETURNED SERVICEMEN’S CLUB LTD • Fully Licensed Bistro open for Meals ■ Greater Hume Shire mayor and Holbrook resident Heather Wilton • TAB facilities New Bar now Open presents former Prime Minister Julia Gillard with a gift at the official ■ Holbrook is known as “the submarine town.” Holbrook Bypass opening in June. Open days PHONE from 10am (02) 6036 2199

RM1990252 Elders Holbrook Office – servicing HOLBROOK SETTLERS MOTEL Family Owned & Operated the rural needs of the district www.holbrooksettlersmotel.com Elders at Holbrook wool manager has supply and deliver a experience organising 11293 Old Hume Highway range of products to market options for all HOLBROOK NSW 2644 service the rural district growers. of Holbrook. In the last year, the Phone: 02-60362855 This includes agron- rural residential and omy services, animal lifestyle real estate [email protected] health specialists, ag department has sold in Fax: 02-60363643 RM1989693 chem, fertilizers and excess of $20 million livestock specialists for worth of products. ■ Elders in Holbrook is a full range of paddock The branch also pro- located at 109 Albury Street. sales, yard sales and vides specialist finan- auctions. cial advice with access • LIVESTOCKLIVESTOCK The local district to Elders network and • MERCHANDISEMERCHANDISE/GRAIN/AGRONOMY /GRAIN/AGRONOMY leading agribusiness • STUD STOSTOCKCK bank, Rural Bank. • BANKING/RURAL G District manager FINANCE “The local team with the biggest range of services” Holbrook Stores Nick Lodge said he can provide seasonal • INSURANCE Being accountable for results. finance, term loan • WOOL Using the power of our team. • REAL ESTATE finance, and equipment Growing valued customer relationships. finance and investment Respecting the contribution of every person. deposits. Show pride and passion in our organization. “Our vision is to be 138 ALBURY STREET, HOLBROOK 2644 PH: 6036 2444 our clients most valued OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY 8.30a.m– 5.30pm FAX: 6036 2468 partner through our people expertise and * Graeme Joyce ______Manager ______0407 702 674 * Jessica Cunningham __ S.S.O. ______0428 564 844 relationships,” Mr Peaceful country town - Dirt Track * Tim Wright ______Livestock Manager __ 0429 679 410 * Marree Haynes _____ Real Estate ______0412 227 331 Lodge said. Major Highway - Bypass - Peaceful country town * Phil Gledhill ______Agent ______0407 078 094 * David Gittoes ______Rural Real Estate ___ 0409 362 722 We have been here with you through it all and look For more informa- * Jen Brewis ______Merch/Agronomy ___ 0413 489 802 * Tom Last ______Insurance ______0419 032 541 tion call Elders at * * forward to serving our customers for many years to come. Colin Donohoe ______Wool ______0407 217 888 Susan Stead ______Insurance ______Ph: 02 6036 2111 | Fax: 02 6036 3141 Holbrook on 6036 * Nick Lodge ______Finance ______0409 480 190 RM1989853 Email: [email protected] 2444. RM1989436 6 – THE SOUTHERN WEEKLY MAGAZINE, Monday, October 14, 2013 FOCUS ON HOLBROOK Events for all the family at the Happening in Holbrook Festival

Holbrook is looking picture perfect in the spring The Prairie Oysters and Korey Livy, Holbrook resident, Heather Wilton, said, “The everyone mark your calendar and join in the fes- sunshine as the build up to the exciting Happening Concert Band and Albury Wodonga Pipes and Holbrook community have put in many hours of tivities.” In Holbrook Festival continues. Drums are just some of the entertainers along with preparation to ensure visitors to Holbrook enjoy a Follow the build up to the Happening In The Happening in Holbrook Festival will be held a number of buskers. truly spectacular weekend. On behalf of Holbrook Holbrook Festival weekend on their Facebook over two days on Saturday 19 and Sunday October Evening entertainment will be available in the I invite page. 20 with a huge variety of events. local pubs and RSL Club. Saturday commences from 9am with a collectors On Sunday the Woolpack Inn Museum will hold fair and helicopter joy flights over Holbrook and at an open day from 9.30am, which will include a bar- 10am the market and craft stalls open and the Show beque and many displays including ladies handi- n Shine begins along with a jumping castles, minia- crafts from yesteryear and the Henty Antique Farm ture train rides and a gala art show and kids photo- Machinery Club will display their engines. graphic competition. The Submarine Museum, Woolpack Inn A highlight of the festival will be the grand street Museum and National Museum of Australian parade kicking off from 2pm. Pottery will be open all weekend. Historic trucks, veteran and vintage cars and flx- Warren Thompson, chair of the Festival commit- ible clippers (restored Pioneer Coaches), ultra light tee and proprietor of the Submarine Cafe, is sup- aeroplanes, colourful local floats, marching bands ported by an energetic committee and enthusiastic and military vehicles and animals will all be partic- Holbrook community. ipating in the parade plus so much more. “We are very excited about the line up of events And don’t miss the ultra lights flypast during the over the weekend, there is something for all the parade. family and many of the events are free,” Mr All day bands and entertainers will be playing in Thompson said. different locations in Holbrook culminating in a “The full program is currently being finalised huge live concert in Ten Mile Creek Gardens from and will be available prior to the weekend.” 4pm to 6pm. Mayor of Greater Hume Shire Council and ■ The Holbrook Submarine Museum contains plenty of information and displays.

2 Great Locations Central Bakery (02) 6036 2049 and Southern End Bakery (02) 6036 3300 Open 7 Days Established since 1899 RM1990079 RM1989430 ■The Holbrook Submarine Museum gives visi- ■ The HMAS Otway was commanded by the town's namesake Commander Norman tors the opportunity to see what life is like inside Holbrook VC a submarine. Reproducing excellence Holbrook Breeders grams. ed for export for a wide Holbrook Breeders continually striving Australia (HBA) is a With a regular service range of destinations takes enormous pride in to emulate its leading cattle artificial to southern NSW and including: USA, Canada, the level of personalized motto “Reproducing breeding service northern Victoria, HBA New Zealand, China, service provided in areas Excellence.” provider. operate out of a fully Argentina, South Africa, such as: Rick Tindal and the equipped, AQIS Brazil, and New • Semen sales and HBA team offer its approved mobile labora- Caledonia. dispatch clients the complete tory catering for small In addition HBA offers • Client semen stor- semen production and and large domestic ET its clients unlicensed age embryo transfer (ET) programs. semen collection and • Evaluation of frozen package, having been Holbrook Breeders storage services in con- semen prior to purchase leaders in the industry for also operates an AQIS junction with customized or use in programs almost 20 years, they are licensed and audited AI program design and • Genetic material able to provide advice semen and embryo col- management to enhance import and export and service to ensure the lection centre located in their breeding programs services best chance of success Holbrook, NSW. Semen and maximize the use of with clients breeding pro- and embryos are collect- their bull battery. Holbrook Breeders is RM1989446 1988694

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