KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

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Kyabram Town Hall Gallery

ART • HISTORICAL CLOTHING • TEXTILES • INFORMATION

Kyabram Town Hall reopened in November 2014, refurbished and operational as an arts and culture hub, with gallery and community space, a craft shop, and tourist information centre.

In the last five years, our Community and Classic Galleries have staged dozens of exhibitions of art, craft and collections by regional and visiting artists and collectors.

The Goulburn Valley-based Splinter Contemporary Artists have

a permanent exhibition space showing works which include ceramics, textiles, sculpture and painting.

And, of course, a distinctive cultural niche in our area — the well-known Isobel Harvie Gallery, originally established to display parts of the locally-owned Isobel Harvie Garment Collection — now also presents other historical clothing assemblages and paraphernalia.

Do drop in to ts this unique ar e th in ct in ec pr centre of our beautiful town.

Open hours: Monday to Saturday 10 am – 4 pm. Group bookings welcome. Guided tours available. www.kyabramtownhall.com.au | info@kyabramtownhall.com.au | (03) 5852 1546 2

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Honesty Integrity Trust Hinchliffe and Greed are local real estate professionals specialising in the buying, selling and leasing of rural, residential and commercial properties in the Kyabram and Nathalia regions.

We offer specialist marketing, sales and investment advice, and we are experts in our industry.

Our people are your people.

We are community people, who live, work and volunteer in the communities we’re passionate about.

Our team is made up of people who genuinely love their jobs, who

150 Allan St, Kyabram (03) 5852 2377 www.hinchliffe.com.au

Our Directors Brett, Karyn and John

love helping people and who not only take great pride in surpassing your expectations, but who have incredible strength as a team of individuals who have complete belief in each other. Each of our people is proud to be part of the Kyabram and Nathalia communities, and proud to be part of the Hinchliffe and Greed Real Estate brand.

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Calendar of events January

Girgarre Moosic Muster Australia Day

February

The Legends of the Mountain — Ford V Holden Colour Kyabram (Fun Run—KCLC (Kyabram Showgrounds))

March

Kyabram Rodeo Kyabram Vintage Engine Rally and Kyabram Mac Truck Muster White Truck Muster (biannual) Stanhope Show and Shine

April

Anzac Day Kyabram Lawn Tennis Club Easter Tournament

June

Kyabram Parkland Golf Club — Women’s and Men’s Victorian Par 3 Championships

July

Kyabram Chamber of Commerce — Ky in July

October

A.H & P Society Annual Kyabram Show Kyabram Salami Muster Tongala Community Garage Sale Kyabram Garden Club - Flower Show Kyabram Bike, Car and Tattoo Show

November

Kyabram Bush Market Kyabram RV Country Music Festival Kyabram Gift Ball Classic Country Pairs — Kyabram Bowls Club

December

The Gift Monster Garage Sale Santa’s Cave — Kyabram Town Hall Kyabram Chamber of Commerce Shop Local, Gala Night and Fireworks

REGULAR EVENTS • Girgarre Market (2nd Sunday of each month) • Stanhope Monster Garage Sale (2nd Sunday of each month) • Kyabram Town Hall — Gallery exhibitions & Isobel Harvie Collection (updated regularly) • Girgarre — Jigarre Jammin’, Girgarre Memorial Hall (4th Saturday of each month, February to November)

Contents 4 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 WELCOME 6 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

WELCOME TO KYABRAM Come make yourself at home in Kyabram.

One of Victoria’s hidden regional gems, nestled just 200 km north of Melbourne.

Whether you’re cuddling a koala at the fauna park, satisfying your inner art critic at the historical town hall or tickling your tastebuds with local cuisine, there’s something for everyone in Kyabram.

A thriving hub of yearround events, tourist attractions, local business, a dynamic arts scene and top-notch sport, Kyabram has all the energy of a city — with the warmth of a

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tight-knit country town.

And there’s even more to enjoy throughout the district, with Girgarre, Stanhope, Lancaster, Merrigum, Tongala, Wyuna, Rushworth and Cooma at our doorstep.

We hope this guide will help you discover all Kyabram has to offer.

Please kick off your shoes, take some time to explore — and find yourself a home away from home.

Details of activities in this Kyabram Tourist Guide are correct at time of printing but may be subject to change.

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MAJOR ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS

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If your calendar is looking a bit empty, it won’t stay that way for long There’s so much to see and do in Kyabram.

If the thought of feeding a kangaroo or cuddling a koala makes your heart melt a little, head down to the Kyabram Fauna Park.

With the second-largest collection of Australian fauna in Victoria, it’s tough to walk two metres without encountering wombats, kangaroos, koalas, emus and bird varieties — plus the occasional snake (in an enclosure, of course).

And if all that cuddling tires you out, relax with a cup of coffee and a delicious meal in the park’s café.

For those with artistic tastes, the Kyabram Town Hall is not to be missed.

Built in the 1890s, the freshly refurbished hall is not only a beautiful historical site — it’s also home to brilliant exhibitions from Australia’s premium artists.

To delve into the region’s goldmining history, visit the Whroo Historic Reserve — just 7 km south of Rushworth. A thriving mining town in the 1850s, Whroo is now a ghost town.

An extensive network of tracks through the forest allows you to explore the key mining sites that were active during the original rush, while wildflowers and wattles provide spectacular displays during spring.

Declared a Legendairy Capital in 2015, Stanhope has a dairy farming history that is woven indelibly into the fabric of the town.

This is reflected in a 48 m x 5 m photo mural composed of more than 11 000 photographs contributed by Stanhope residents, located on the northern wall of the Stanhope Fonterra cheese plant.

Themed “Legendairy Stanhope — Proud People, Proud Community”, the mural celebrates Stanhope’s cheese-making history dating back to the 1920s, along with a rural community known for its dairy farms and agricultural abundance.

Have a free Sunday morning?

A wide range of local markets offer the ideal weekend distraction.

Featuring local produce, live music, clothing, jewellery, plants and more, the Girgarre Farmers’ Produce and Craft Market and the Stanhope Monster Garage Sale are held on the second Sunday of each month.

The Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival Market is also on the third Saturday of each month.

And watch out for the Girgarre chook auction — where you may just find a new feathered friend.

Not only is Girgarre a local market hub. It’s the home of music.

On the fourth Saturday of each month from February to November, musicians swarm from across the district for Jigarre Jammin’ — a musical phenomenon where more than 70 musos gather for a jam.

Plus the Girgarre Moosic Muster in January and the Kyabram Country Music Festival in November will keep your toes tapping.

And those aren’t the only annual events on offer in Kyabram and surrounds throughout the year.

If you’re a revhead, gear up for the Kyabram Vintage Machinery Rally in March — which includes the Mack Truck Muster and White Truck Muster alternating each year — and the Stanhope Ute Show in September.

Annual shows, markets and expos include a bridal expo, a travel expo, the A H and P Society Annual Kyabram Show, the Kyabram Salami Muster, the Tongala Community Garage Sale, the Kyabram Bush Market, the Rushworth Easter Heritage Festival, the Car, Bike and Tatts Show and the Gift Monster Garage Sale and Purple Weekends (both supporting families with cancer).

And the fun doesn’t stop once Christmas hits, with Santa’s Cave at the town hall and the Kyabram Chamber of Commerce Gala Night and Fireworks both in the lead up to Christmas.

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A truly natural

EXPERIENCE Get up close to nature at Kyabram Fauna Park.

We’re home to more than 600 native Australian animals including koalas, dingoes, kangaroos, wombats, wallabies, echidna, emus, flying-foxes, quolls, snakes, lizards, cockatoos, waterfowl and more.

Enjoy strolling around woodland, wetlands and lakes. Explore the reptile house and observation tower.

Fun for the whole family!

Open 7 days 10am – 5pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday) 75 Lake Road, Kyabram P. 5852 2883 www.kyabramfaunapark.com.au

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KYABRAM FAUNA PARK Find some scaled or furry friends at the Kyabram Fauna Park More than 600 native Australian animals including koalas, dingoes, wombats, echidna, flying-foxes and quolls call this Park home.

Wander the 55 hectares of open woodland, wetland and lakes accompanied by free range kangaroos, emus and wallabies.

Or if something cold-blooded tickles your fancy, dive into a reptilian world at the Park’s reptile house, home to native snakes, crocodiles, lizards and turtles — including the world’s most venomous snake, an Inland Taipan.

For those with an eye for detail, an insect display provides a fascinating insight into the Park’s smallest beasts, and several aviaries are a bird-lovers paradise where visitors can get up close to cockatoos, parrots, brush turkeys, satin bower-birds, owls and endangered bush stone-curlew.

And if you’re brave, there’s plenty of chances to meet and greet the animals and keepers.

Every day of the week you can feed the kangaroos, meet a koala and interact with some of the Park’s slithering residents at the reptile house.

And once you’ve exhausted yourself in the sunshine, why not kick back

with a coffee and some lunch at the Park’s café, overlooking the wetlands.

There are also a number of picnic shelters, a playground and free barbecues.

The Park is open from 10 am to 5 pm every day except Christmas Day and Good Friday.

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A four-day country music festival held in Kyabram from the first Thursday after Melbourne Cup until the Sunday.

Thursday and Friday from 4pm

FREE ENTRY TO THE PUBLIC Tickets for Saturday and Sunday at the gate. BYO chair. Food available.

During the festival there will be guest appearances from local, interstate and county artists, a poets breakfast and gospel music.

Saturday 10 am – 10 pm and Sunday 8 am – 6 pm Open to motorhomes, caravans, troopies, fifth wheelers, tents (on-site camping) and the general public.

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Looking for a friendly country town to relax in for a few days while enjoying on-site musical entertainment and the fellowship of other road travellers?

If so, the annual Kyabram RV Country Music Festival is the place to be.

Although a relative newcomer on the festival circuit, Kyabram’s Country Music Festival has become a popular destination for RV and caravan enthusiasts, as well as country music fans.

The event, to be held at the Kyabram Showgrounds, runs over the course of a weekend in November each year and incorporates the town’s ever popular annual bush market in the main street.

The Kyabram Country Music Festival offers a great base for visitors who wish to explore the area and its attractions, including the Kyabram Fauna Park, where a dump point is located.

Another dump point has been installed at the showgrounds where the festival is being held.

The event has quickly made a name for itself as a regular fixture on the festival circuit, with many RV travellers planning well in advance to make Kyabram a destination stopover during their travels.

Acts have included award winning singers/ songwriters Ged and Trudy Hintz, Sharron 12 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

Benjamen, a talented and respected Australian singer/songwriter, and Graham Roger, a gifted entertainer with a highly developed natural flow and a prolific recording artist as well as a live performer.

Thousands of vehicles have made the journey to the festival since it began in 2012.

For all the details, head to kyrvcountry.com.au.

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Saddle up!

For Kyabram’s RODEO held annually in March, offering a great night’s entertainment for the whole family!

Witness the incredible feats of strength and grit as brave competitors from around the country entertain us.

• Bull Rides • Bareback Horses • Steer Rides • Saddle Bronc • Barrel Racing • Team Roping Events • Junior Breakaway • Bareback Events • Food Vans • Bars • Side Show Rides Gates open 5pm, Action Starts 7pm

March 6th, 2020

Kyabram Show Held annually on the third Saturday of October Featuring your country show favourites: • Horse Events • Cattle Judging • Poultry • Dog Shows • Cookery • Craft • Flowers Photography • Miss Showgirl • Master Tiny Tot

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KYABRAM RODEO

YEE HA!

IT ’S RODEO TIME Sit down, buckle up and hang on

Every year Kyabram saddles up for a spectacular rodeo, with massive crowds flocking to the showgrounds to witness incredible feats of strength and grit >>> KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020 15

>>> But 2020 will be extra special. It’s the event’s 75th anniversary, and organisers from the Kyabram Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral (AH&P) society are revving up for an extraordinary show on March 6. All the fan favourites will be on offer including the bull ride, bareback horses, steer ride, saddle bronc, barrel racing, junior breakaway, team roping events and the new junior bareback event.

And joining them will be some special guests, including Dayna Bradshaw the cowgirl with wings.

A young girl with great trick riding skills from South Australia, Dayna is sure to entertain with her horses and pet duck.

There is always a great range of side show rides and activities including a mechanical bull for those not quite brave enough to face the real thing. And you’re in good hands as the Kyabram Rodeo Committee had the great honour of being named Kyabram community group of the year in 2019. And in October 2018, Ky’s famous rodeo was inducted into the Australian Rodeo Hall of Fame Warwick Queensland.

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five longest running rodeos in Australia, and the longest continuing rodeo in Victoria.

Gates will open at 5 pm with the main action commencing at 7 pm. No BYO alcohol allowed on the grounds, but an on-site bar will operate until the end of the action. The bar is situated right on the main arena to allow spectators to enjoy a drink while they watch the action.

The Kyabram AHP society also run their annual show on the third Saturday of October. In its 92nd year, this beloved community event features a big horse show, and a dairy cattle section that is now one of the largest in the Goulburn Valley outside of dairy week.

It’s family friendly and interactive, with boar goats, dogs and poultry among the other major attractions. Then, of course, there are competitions with the traditional favourites, including pavilion exhibits, cookery, sewing, craft, knitting, crochet, photography and a plants and flowers section.

And after you’ve enjoyed a wander around in the sunshine, why not drop by the tiny tots and junior show girl competition to see some of the days cutest competitors strut their stuff.

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The Camel Milk Co Australia Our camel milk is gently pasteurised, maintaining so much of the nutritional quality we turn to camel milk for.

Our milk is not homogenised.

Naturally low in fat and lactose, high in protein and contains lactoferrin, that is great for gut health.

With NO additives or preservatives our milk is ethically and sustainability produced.

Our camels are kept with their babies to graze our green pastures because at The Camel Milk Co Australia we believe that happy camels produce the best milk for their babies and you!

Group tours available — Bookings essential Farm shop open 10.30 am – 4.00pm weekdays Open weekends via appointment (Closed over the winter months) 307 Webb Road, Kyabram | 0400 969 336 | www.camelmilkco.com.au 18 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

IS THAT ONE HUMP OR TWO WITH YOUR MILK?

Drive along Webb Road in Kyabram and you may just see something extraordinary. Camels. Lots of them.

Based in Kyabram, the Camel Milk Co is Victoria’s first and only licensed camel milk dairy farm.

In addition to supplying delicious, fresh camel milk to Kyabram and around the world, the company produces lip balms, hand washes, soaps and body butters available at numerous outlets around town.

It’s been a labor of love for owners Megan and Chris Williams.

After meeting in Alice Springs, the pair worked together at Andado station and often spent hours watching camels roam in the wild.

It was during this time that the dream of starting their own camel milk dairy was born.

In 2014 the time was right. With just three camels — Jess, Marilyn and Katana — Megan and Chris dived headfirst into the business.

Their love for camels has led to one of the most unique aspects of the Camel Milk Co story.

The camels roam free and enjoy the beautiful pastures of the farm, and mothers aren’t separated from their babies.

And kindness has paid off. As demand for fresh camel milk grew, so has the farm, which is now home to some 150 camels.

Find out more at camelmilkco.com.au

Kyabram Bush Market

GO BUSH ...

IN TOWN

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The main street of Kyabram transforms for a day every November when the biggest shopping event on the town calendar kicks off The annual and much loved Kyabram Bush Market rolls into town just before Christmas in a takeover of the main street full of entertainment and great bargains.

Hundreds of special offers will be up for grabs from a wide range of retail outlets.

It’s one for families too, with kids sure to delight in face painting and plenty of entertainment throughout the day.

For organisers at the Kyabram Chamber of Commerce and local retailers, it’s a chance to give back and give people a head start on their Christmas shopping.

And it’s a great lead-in to the Country Music Festival that coincides with the weekend of the market.

Streets will be closed to traffic between Church St and Albion St from 8 am to 5 pm.

For information, or to book a store, phone Miles Gould on 5852 1363.

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Held Annually on the first Friday after the Melbourne Cup and in conjunction with the RV Country Music Weekend

Kyabram Bush Market Local and visiting traders filling the street with their colourful stalls.

• Great food • Show & Shine car displays • Buskers and other Musical Performances • Street Entertainment • Craft Stalls • Delicious Local Produce • Genuine Bargains galore

Brought to you by the Kyabram Chamber of Commerce

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Girgarre

SMALL TOWN WITH PLENTY OF ENERGY AND ACTIVITY.

Girgarre is a supportive, tight-knit community offering fantastic events throughout the year, attracting visitors from near and far.

• The monthly Girgarre Farmers produce and craft market

Girgarre’s picturesque parks, gardens and facilities offer the perfect setting for a widerange of local events including:

• We also have our Gargarro Regional Botanic gardens open to the public

• Jigarre Jammin • One of the largest annual events in the region the Girgarre Moosic Muster (January)

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It’s like a Ky-leidoscope Dull is not a word in the Kyabram vocabulary Go for a wander down the main street and you’ll see that It’s true — across shopfronts and on the sides of building, a whole world of colour awaits.

Murals, detailed and bright, are hidden in plain sight right across the district.

On the side wall of Hinchliffe and Greed Real Estate on Allan street, artist James Ellis has reimagined life in the country with a big, bold mural.

And just across the road at Anne Dillion Flowers and Gifts, the shopfront resembles a bouquet of greenery.

Around Ky, you can also spy a combi van in the parking lot of Woolworths and an entire building transformed to look like a rainforest at childcare centre The Loop.

And Kyabram and District Garden Supplies lives up to its name with a gorgeous flora and fauna mural.

Just 15 minutes down the road, Tongala is fast becoming the brightest and most artistic town in the region.

All thanks to the Tongala Lions Club and volunteer artists who are trying to keep the town sustainable.

Throughout a five month period, artists spent almost every day painting about 30 murals which have appeared around the town, including the old laundry and garage, the bakery, pharmacy and the 24 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

side of the IGA building.

Organised by the Lions Club, the street art complements the 10 murals around the town painted by artist and club president Murray Ross in 2001 as part of a centenary of federation project and 14 murals placed outside the Nestle dairy plant in 2004, all of which tell the history and character of the town.

And in Stanhope, a piece of art known as the ‘Legendairy Mural’ has become a much-loved landmark.

On the northern wall of Fonterra’s cheese plant, the photo mural is composed of more than 11,000 photographs contributed by Stanhope residents.

Each image has been captured as a tiny mosaic tile that contributes to the entire mural, measuring a stunning 48 m x 5 m.

Themed “Legendairy Stanhope — Proud People, Proud Community”, the mural celebrates Stanhope’s cheese-making history dating back to the 1920s, along with a rural community known for its dairy farms and agricultural abundance.

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COLOUR KYABRAM

KYABRAM COMMUNITY AND LEARNING CENTRE Kyabram Community & Learning Centre (KCLC) is a socially inclusive learning organisation respectfully meeting the needs of the Kyabram region.

We are a central hub for a range of valued community and support services. We facilitate, deliver and advocate for our families and individuals to develop personal and interpersonal skills to connect and empower our community.

21–25 Lake Road, Kyabram (03) 5852 0000 kclc@kclc.com.au www.kclc.com.au 26 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

COLOUR KYABRAM

Held annually at the Kyabram Showgrounds on the 4th Sunday in February. Gates open at 9am, and the fun starts at 10am.

5km colour run. Suitable for the serious runner through to those just wanting fun, laughs and giggles.

Early bird discount for tickets sold prior to 1st November 2019

COLOUR ME HAPPY (or why pyschedelic is so sensational)

Get coated in colour for a great cause The Kyabram Showgrounds disappears under a cloud of colour every February for Colour Kyabram.

It’s a great chance to get a group of friends together and have a blast — all for a great cause.

The run supports the work of the Kyabram Community and Learning Centre, or KCLC. Race or stroll around a 5 km track through the football field and under the trees while getting peppered with multi coloured powder from all directions.

Everyone from serious runners through to those just wanting to get colourful and have a laugh are welcome.

There are also activities for kids, including a jumping castle.

For information, contact KCLC on 5852 0000 or email kclc@kclc.com.au

PRESENTED

BY KYABRAM LIONS CLUB

K YA B R A M

HELD ANNUALLY SUNDAY 1ST MARCH 2020

Kyabram Showgrounds

SHOW & SHINE • House of Muscle & Street Empire Trucks • Category trophies • Vendors • Live music • Food stalls

BRING YOUR CLASSIC CAR !

• Any make • Any model

MEET THE BATHURST LEGENDS (TO BE ADVISED)

Last year’s Legends included Dick Johnson, John Bowe, John Sheppard And Joe Felice For more information phone 0408 381 028 or 0418 379 127 28 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

LEGENDS OF THE MOUNTAIN Welcome to Legends of the Mountain in Kyabram An event celebrating old school motor sport and the legends that played their part in Australian motor racing history, this is not to be missed.

The weekend is centred around super car drivers who have raced and won and Bathurst 1000.

Stars of the industry including Dick Johnson, John Bowe, Lewis Brock and Joe Felice have graced Kyabram with stories to tell as part of previous years’ stellar line up.

The weekend kicks off on the Saturday night with guest speakers providing plenty of entertainment and anecdotes about their time on and off the track.

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from the 70s and 80s.

All proceeds going to local Lions Club.

For all the details and to secure your tickets, head to the Legends of the Mountain Facebook page, or call Rob on 0418 379 127.

PARKS AND GARDENS Looking to take some time out and soak up nature?

Enjoy a leisurely stroll, curl up with a book or gather family and friends around the barbecue at one of our pristine parks and gardens.

Kyabram’s Edis Park is a dream relaxation spot for adults, kids — and man’s best friend.

This dog-friendly space features a walking track with 20 exercise stations, an arboretum showcasing native trees and shrubs and two barbecue stations.

Unpack a picnic spread or whip up a barbecue under the trees at the Memorial Gardens.

The gardens feature the Kyabram War Memorial, a beautiful commemoration to those from Kyabram and district who served in World War I. Smack-bang in the centre of town, Jaycee Park offers the perfect location for a family day out, with green lawns, the local pool and a skate park at this

community hub.

Nestled in front of the Kyabram Fauna Park, Pilley Reserve is a haven of local wildlife — complete with a playground for the kids.

And for a natural oasis away from the bustle of town, escape to the Grey Box Reserve.

A 4.5 hectare space, the reserve has been nurtured by the Kyabram Urban Landcare Group into a sanctuary for native fauna.

Just 15 minutes out of Kyabram and embracing the banks of the Goulburn River, the Wyuna River Reserve is 150 hectares of grey box and yellow box vegetation.

And if you’re lucky, you may just spot two of Victoria’s rarest animals — the bush-stone curlew and the squirrel glider.

THE KYABRAM GIFT community support to raise funds for local

the need for financial and emotional support in Kyabram and district, for people with cancer.

people with cancer.

WE’RE HEADHUNTING!

The gift was devised by a small group of

Ever wanted to shave for a great cause?

Call Liz on 0438 521 229 if you are keen to shave at next year’s Gift Ball.

The Kyabram Gift is a fund that seeks

community minded people, who through personal and or professional experience realised

We are always looking for volunteer support during busy times, if interested please contact us.

PO Post 503, Kyabram 0438 521 229 thegift.enquiries@outlook.com.au www.thegift.co

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Looking for a game of golf… on your next visit to Kyabram?

With a unique Par 3 design and elevated greens, it’s sure to test your short game with fairway sizes ranging from 122 metres to 219 metres. Kyabram’s Parkland Golf Club is home to the annual Victorian Par 3 Championships on the June long weekend. Are you up for the challenge? Regular men’s, ladies’ and junior events are held weekly and weekends and green fee players are welcome.

Bookings for functions welcome. Bingo held every Thursday night. Call the clubhouse for more details.

Racecourse Road, Kyabram • (03) 5852 3146 kypar3@bigpond.net.au • www.kyabramparklandgc.com.au

KYABRAM VALLEY VIEW GOLF & BOWLS CLUB INC.

Kyabram Valley View Golf and Bowls Club is located 7km west of Kyabram. Valley View is the only full 18-hole golf course in the Campaspe Shire with grassed greens. With tree-lined watered fairways, a day on these greens could see you with a perfect round to relax and take in the country view!

Men’s competitions are held on Tuesdays and Saturdays with ladies’ competition on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visitors welcome. Bookings advised.

Kyabram Valley View Bowls Club has two excellent grass bowling greens and offer the opportunity for competition and social bowls events. Social players are welcome. Clubrooms are available for event hire.

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YOU CAN’T FIGHT THE ATTRACTIONS OF TOWN HALL The beautifully restored Kyabram Town Hall is a cultural hub for art, fashion and local craft Since 1901 this gorgeous building has been a Kyabram landmark.

And through the tireless work of volunteers and the community, it has quickly become a pinnacle of regional art and culture in the district.

Boasting a gallery shop, tourist Information centre, and touring exhibitions, the hall rivals art centres in larger towns and has hosted several highly regarded exhibitions.

In 2019, the building received a significant face lift with help from Rural

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Aid, a charitable organisation giving a helping hand to regional areas.

Put the Town Hall on your to do list to even simply take in the sky high ceilings and detailed architectural features throughout.

And f you are lucky enough to be in Kyabram in December, don’t forget to journey through the magical Christmas cave to meet Santa himself!Enjoy this unique arts precinct in the heart of town and head to kyabramtownhall. com.au for more information.

YES, YOU CAN SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP We all know what it’s like. You’re looking to buy a little something but don’t want the same old same old Luckily, Kyabram has your back.

Home to a vibrant shopping precinct proudly supported by the Kyabram Chamber of Commerce, Kyabram is abundant with specialty stores, general retail, op shops and services so you can easily find that one-ofa-kind item. And all with a dash of friendly

service from local staff thrown in.

So while Kyabram is nestled between the regional hubs of Shepparton and Echuca, there’s no need to travel out of town.

Whether you’re looking to buy a gift, access a service — or just treat yourself — Kyabram has you covered.

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CAMPING 4WD CARAVANS 255 Allan Street, Kyabram

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A HUGE shop, packed full of great gear.

“The best camping shop I’ve ever seen.”

“WOW! It’s so big!”

– said Glenda from Mackay

– said Ron from Melbourne

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Whether it’s something personal for a loved one or the perfect ring to say “I do” We have an extensive range of beautiful jewellery, watches and gift ware for the whole family.

A quality range for all budgets.

If you’re after something more personal we can custom make to your design.

Jewellery, watch and clock repairs

KYABRAM SHOWCASE JEWELLERS Ph. 5852 3166 | 143 Allan Street, Kyabram

If you’ve got a logo we’ll tell you where to stick it!

WORKWEAR • CORPORATE • SPORTSWEAR • TROPHIES We can embroider anything for your business or sporting club or you may wish to have something specially made. We have a wide selection of trophies to choose from with personalised engraving.

Promotional products — caps, pens, stubby holders and more tailored to your needs.

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Florist and Nursery A beautiful bunch of fresh seasonal flowers to say “Thanks for having us” Weddings, Parties, Welcomes and Goodbyes.

You don’t need a reason for flowers.

Are you a “Hunter and Collector” Come visit our lovely little nursery, sit a while or take home something special for your garden.

OPEN HOURS Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm

Saturday 9am – 1pm

Sunday Closed

262 Allan Street, Kyabram P: 0358 521 738 E: contact@fabflowersflorist.com.au W: fabflowersflorist.com.au Follow us on social media

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We stock the labels you know and love New Image brings you boutique fashion in styles to suit all occasions with a stunning collection of day wear, accessories, scarves and jewellery to compliment your style.

We stock the labels you know and love: Jump, Yarra Trail, Marco Polo, Philosophy, Jac+Mooki, Seesaw, Toorallie, Gordon Smith and elm and many more.

Ph: 03 5852 1996 176 Allan St, Kyabram

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Fresh flowers and gifts

Beautiful flowers and gifts are a perfect way to express your love and thoughts for someone in your life or to treat yourself to something special.

• We deliver within Kyabram and district • We also have a selection of giftware made locally and afar OPENING HOURS Weekdays 9 am – 5.30 pm • Saturday 9 am – 12 noon 149 Allan Street, Kyabram • (03) 5852 1008 oshandillo@bigpond.com

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RETAIL Kyabram Newsagency stocks all your newspaper, magazine and stationery needs as well as a huge range of cards and a selection of great gift ideas, scratchies and books.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 4 am – 5.30 pm Saturday 4 am – 12 noon, Sunday 7 am – 12 noon

KYABRAM NEWSAGENCY

177 Allan Street, Kyabram | (03) 5852 1031 facebook

For the latest in fashion • Ladies Wear • Shoes • Accessories • Jewellery • Sizes 6-18 178 Allan St, Kyabram | 0423 952 032

SAUNA • FLOAT • DETOX

Relax and Detox

At Naturally Restored we value your wellbeing as much as our own by providing sessions in either our floatation tank, infrared sauna or ionic foot detox.

Helping you in your journey to wellness.

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Shoes for the whole family and every occasion We have a large selection of brands and styles for men, women and children.

• dress/evening shoes • slippers • casuals • children’s shoes • dress boots including school • work boots shoes

• handbags/clutches • purses • wallets • scarves and socks

222–224 Allan St, Kyabram | Phone 5853 1333

KERR’S AMCAL PHARMACY

Kerr’s Amcal Pharmacy is your one stop location for all your medicine and healthcare requirements.

Kerr’s Amcal can assist you with all your pharmacy needs and can back that up with quality service and advice.

Opening hours Monday to Friday 9 am – 6 pm, Saturday 9 am – 12.30 pm Sunday – Alternating pharmacies 11 am – 12 noon 155 Allan Street, Kyabram (03) 5852 1023

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EXTENSIVE RANGE OF Homewares, Kitchenware, Clothing, Leather handbags, décor and gifts.

160 Allan St, Kyabram 5852 1750 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday till 12.30pm

Kids & Cones BOUTIQUE BABY CLOTHING, NURSERY, GIFTS AND ICE CREAMERY 153 Allan St. Kyabram 0499 998 020 Opening Hours: Monday to Friday Saturday till 12.30pm

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KYABRAM IS THE REAL MEAL DEAL

DINING OUT

Kyabram has a spread of delicious eateries on offer — the only concern should be which to choose!

From the Blue Brick Hotel and Kyabram Club to Hurley’s Bar and Bistro Hotel, the town features numerous historical watering holes where you can wet your whistle or sample a famed parma.

On the run? Grab some fish and chips or a sub at our local takeaway shops.

there’s Italian, Chinese and Thai fare available.

And to satisfy those hunger pangs between meals, Kyabram has a spread of award-winning bakeries ready to tempt you with a decadent vanilla slice or buttery croissant.

So what are you waiting for? Bon appétit!

If you’re searching for something a bit more exotic,

KYABRAM CLUB

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Whether it’s to share an ale or two, enjoy a meal, have a little flutter on the horses, enjoy the latest in entertainment options or simply have a chinwag with family and friends, the best place to gather is at the Kyabram Club.

Your dining and entertainment venue for lunch and dinner — 7 days a week, courtesy bus, sports bar with TAB and Keno, outdoor courtyard, children’s playground, free Wi-Fi, and visitors most welcome.

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Home-cooked food made with love especially for you!

• Delicious breakfast from 5 am • Variety of hot drinks and cold pressed fresh juices • Cakes and slices for your morning and afternoon tea • Light lunches • We can even organise dinner for you!

Catering and speciality cake decorating available

See our delicious range of Farm gate products

PAT I SSER I E

BAKERY

CAFE

226 Allan St, Kyabram 3620 Ph. 5853 1919 Mon – Fri 5am – 5.30pm & Sat 6am – 12.30pm

MAROCCO CAFÉ

The perfect location for a coffee or catch up with family or friends.

We have a delightful range of all your favourites including pizza, pasta, wraps, pastries and don’t forget our delicious sweets including Nutellafilled doughnuts!

We also have delicious tasting coffee, teas and fresh juices plus a great range of your favourite beverages.

Tantalise your taste buds

165 Allan Street, Kyabram (03) 5852 3717

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CAFE

DINING OUT

Tony’s

DELICIOUS Pizza, Pasta & Ribs

Scillachi’s Cocktail Bar

Enjoy a great selection of tantalising foods and beverages from our menu.

Scillachi’s Cocktail Bar is the ideal place for your end-of-week wind down, enjoy a beverage while you dine.

Private function catering available.

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Freshly baked bread, made from scratch, every day.

That’s what you’ll find when you come and visit us in the heart of Kyabram. We also have a large range of sweet treats and savoury products for you to snack on while you are visiting Ky or heading off to your next destination.

We’re located in Albion Arcade, Kyabram (Right next door to Woolworths).

(03) 5852 2699 OPENING HOURS: Monday to Friday 6 am – 7 pm, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 6 am – 4 pm (Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, ANZAC Day and Good Friday)

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Jen’s Fine Food & Coffee

We can offer you all your favourites for breakfast, lunch and yummy desserts.

Jen’s Fine Food & Coffee prides themselves on delivering delicious homemade food made fresh daily.

Jen’s has all your favourites ready to eat in or take away.

Specialising in gluten free.

If you are looking for that perfect location for breakfast, lunch or that coffee and cake catch up, visit our friendly café today.

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Coffee and Cake or wanting to dine out with family and friends.

We look forward to seeing you…

OPEN Tuesday – Wednesday: 9.30 am – 3 pm Thursday – Friday: 9.30 am – Late Saturday: 5.30 pm – Late Sunday: 10 am – 3 pm Closed Mondays

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DINING OUT

Looking for a great place to catch up with friends and family?

Visit us today at Kyabram Bakery. where we specialise in a delicious range of homemade products including breads, savouries and cakes.

Join us for breakfast, morning tea, lunch or afternoon tea 7 days per week.

Opening hours Mon to Fri 6 am – 5.30 pm, Sat & Sun 8 am – 1 pm MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE A COFFEE AND SLICE FOR $7*

135 Allan Street, Kyabram | (03) 5852 1208

*Conditions apply

Try our Try our NEWTry Flavours! our NEW Flavour

NEW Flavours!

Subway Kyabram offers all your Subway favourites — meatball, chicken fillet, tuna, chicken teriyaki, Italian B.M.T and more available in foot-long, six-inch and kids’ meals.

Subway offers a great breakfast range of subs for that breakfast on the run.

Why not make your Subway into a meal deal by adding a drink and our famous cookie?

Enjoy a fresh meal and visit us at Subway Kyabram.

Open hours 7 days a week 8 am – 8 pm www.subway.com.au

Subway® Kyabram

55 Union St, Kyabram Phone: (03) 5852 3551

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55 Union St, Kya

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ACCOMMODATION

Come for the experience, then

EXPERIENCE THE ACCOMMODATION There’s so much to explore in Kyabram.

But all that exploring is bound to wear you out Where will you choose to rest your head tonight?

There are so many options in town, each with their own charm and all with a touch of Kyabram’s warm, home-grown flavour.

Why not treat yourself to a stay at Haslem Cottage? Luxurious accommodation comfortably suits two to four guests, while the outdoor space boasts a beautiful garden with courtyard, outdoor kitchen and barbecue facilities for guests’ exclusive use.

Savour a delicious continental breakfast in the breakfast room while enjoying views of the garden.

The tranquil surrounds of Kyabram’s Western Gums Tourist Park await you. Camp, caravan or RV on the lush lawn sites or stay in one of the park’s relaxing modern cabins. The park offers hospitality, clean and comfortable cabins and a natural setting of Kyabram gums.

Just a short drive to Echuca and the Murray River lies Tongala Caravan Park, set on six acres of shady trees and green lawns. Enjoy a range of

accommodation – from camping to deluxe selfcontained ensuite cabins.

Relax in a spacious cabin or settle in a powered or unpowered site at Kyabram Caravan and Tourist Park. This pet friendly space features a range of facilities including a barbecue and guest laundry.

Soak up luxury living at the Kyabram Motor Inn. Whether you’re relaxing in the pool on a hot summer's day or curling up in one if the inn’s beautiful townhouses in winter, the inn offers a premium stay all year round.

Like being at the centre of it all? Stay at the Ky Country Roads Motor Inn, just 500 m from the town centre.

Offering a delicious cooked breakfast every morning and spacious rooms with electric blankets and air conditioning, your stay is sure to be a comfortable one.

All worn out from dominating the pool table? Rest your head at Hurley's Bar Bistro Hotel. This familyfriendly venue offers pristine rooms, first class food and indoor play area for the kids.

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ACCOMMODATION

TRANQUIL SURROUNDS AWAIT YOU Where you can cabin, caravan, RV or camp on lush lawns amongst the gums. Offering you country hospitality with modern and clean facilities.

Your stay can be as relaxing or as active as you make it.

1220 McEwen Rd, Kyabram | P. 5852 2885

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ACCOMMODATION

Ky Country Roads Motor Inn Are you looking for comfortable and quiet accommodation within walking distance of shops, dining and services?

When you stay with us you can expect a warm welcome, clean and well-presented rooms and a location that is handy to everything you need.

What do our guests think of their stay?

“Comfortable, welcoming, value for money and spotlessly clean.

We’ll be back!”

363 Allan St, Kyabram

Ky

(03) 5852 3577

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Ky Country Cottage B&B Looking for fully self-contained accommodation within easy walking distance of town?

Ky Country Cottage is a charming and spacious Victorian home with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It features three bedrooms, an impressive kitchen, separate lounge and fully renovated bathroom with spa bath.

It also boasts a fully fenced yard, carport and remote security gate.

This home accommodates up to seven guests and is ideal for families and corporate guests seeking extended stays at affordable rates.

1/346 Allan Street Kyabram

0434 819 411

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KYABRAM

MOTOR INN

Kyabram Motor Inn offers their guests well equipped four star ground floor units.

Kyabram Motor Inn has clean and well-presented rooms and apartments to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Also available are three luxurious fully self-contained two and three bedroom town houses with lock-up garages.

Just 35 minutes from Shepparton and less than 15 minutes drive from the Murray Valley Highway.

 Rated 9.2 for a two person trip 364 Allan Street, Kyabram | (03) 5852 2111 | info@kyabrammotorinn.com.au www.kyabrammotorinn.com.au 58 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

ACCOMMODATION

• Luxury accommodation • Queen and twin rooms Locally owned and operated by Peter and Helen Walsh, Haslem Cottage Boutique Bed and Breakfast is the ideal ‘home away from home’ for family members and friends visiting the area, as well as for corporate stays.

Haslem Cottage is charming, ambient and includes stylish bedrooms, living area, outdoor kitchen, spa and a peaceful garden. All guests enjoy a sumptuous breakfast, free Wi-Fi and Foxtel.

32 Haslem Street, Kyabram | 0438 522 072 | helen@haslemcottagekyabram.com.au www.haslemcottagekyabram.com.au facebook

Kyabram Caravan & Tourist Park Nestled in the famous Goulburn Valley, Kyabram Caravan and Tourist Park is the perfect place for you to settle on your travels.

Enjoy the beautiful surrounds with local wildlife and sounds of birds in our tranquil park.

We offer cabins and powered sites with all the amenities to ensure you enjoy your stay with us.

When visiting Kyabram, please come and visit us.

12 – 14 Anderson Street, Kyabram (03) 5852 2153 kyabramcp@gmail.com facebook

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Just down the road

Your journey doesn’t have to end at the town limits.

You’ll find plenty to see and do in Kyabram’s surrounding towns.

TONGALA Tongala was settled by squatters in the 1840s and irrigation ensured the success of this intensive little dairying community.

In the township, a series of murals depict the evolution of the dairy industry and groundwater issues. Other murals give an insight into the armed forces, while a monument pays tribute to the Australian Light Horse, and an avenue of honour recalls those who lost their life in the Armoured Corp in Vietnam.

Forest and the Goulburn Valley. Waranga Basin, to the north-east of the town, is a tourist drawcard providing opportunities for boating, fishing and camping, while south of Rushworth is Whroo Historic Reserve, which represents the remnants of what was once a thriving gold mining town of 1000 people and 139 buildings.

ROCHESTER

Rochester has joined the Silo Art Trail with a larger than life azure kingfisher and squirrel glider now welcoming visitors to the area.

This resilient little town is home to many great things including the Sir Hubert (Oppy) Lockington is a small country town in the Opperman Sports Museum containing heart of farming country. Visitors can personal memorabilia from his sporting Rochester enjoy a picnic in the landscaped and political life. park areas, take a walk following A life size Oppy bronze statue the self-guided heritage walk is situated in Moore Street or choose a route past the alongside many colourful and mural in the pavilion, the rose interesting murals created by garden and Lions flower clock. artists during the annual Mural The Lockington and District Festival each March.

Living Heritage Complex is

A heritage walk from the main open Sunday afternoons or by bridge to the red brick bridge appointment if you are looking takes in the old sale yards bull ring, for a trip down memory lane, while the old water tower and shire hall, enjoying friendly hospitality. while the western bank of the Campaspe River has been set aside as a passive recreation reserve.

Rushworth is a historic gold mining town, steeped The Campaspe Weir can be reached by travelling in well preserved history and nostalgia. Great south on the Northern Hwy toward Elmore and views from the fire lookout at Growlers Hill turning left on to a gravel road encompass Waranga Reservoir, Rushworth after 9 km.

LOCKINGTON

RUSHWORTH

MOTORING SERVICES

DON’T GET STRANDED ON YOUR HOLIDAYS ✔ INSURANCE REPAIRS ✔ HIRE CARS 24HR

TOWING

03 5852 23 66

107 Fenaughty St, Kyabram

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MOTORING SERVICES

TYRE SERVICE R RVICE • TYRES • WHEELS • BATTERIES • SUSPENSION • MOTORBIKE & PUSH BIKE TYRES AND ACCESSORIES

108 Allan St, Kyabram | Ph: (03) 5852 1222 www.kyabramtyreservice.com.au

Techies is your locally owned tyre service in Kyabram offering years of experience.

Techies can supply and fit your vehicle with tyres from all the leading tyre brands.

It is important that you have safe tyres all year round. If you’re unsure if your tyres are roadworthy, head over to Techies, they will be more than happy to check them out for you.

We stock a large range of tyres for tractors, trucks, RV and provide on-site service within the Kyabram district.

Visit or call us today.

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Autopro Kyabram is the leading stockist of automotive parts and accessories.

Locally owned, Autopro can assist you with all your automotive needs.

We specialise and offer • Spare Parts • Tools and Maintenance • Batteries and Electrical • 4WD • Car Care and Accessories Our experienced team can assist you in making the right decision with your next purchase.

Visit us today.

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LOCAL SERVICES

Kyabram Cemetery The Kyabram Cemetery, 4 kms east of Kyabram on the Kyabram Lancaster Road, was established in 1907.

Burials are offered in the following sections: • Lawn Sections • Monumental Graves - Monumental • Crypts and Mausoleums - Plaques • Niche Wall for Ashes - Infant Lawn

- Lawn Ash and Tree Sections - Granite Columbarium Wall - In Memory of Babies Garden

The Cemetery features the Lone Pine Memorial.

For further information and online records please visit www.kyabramcemetery.com Managed by the Kyabram Cemetery Trust.

When you deal with Walters, you deal direct with the owners who are personally involved with every trip and tour the coaches make.

If you and your group are looking for a reliable company from a day trip or for a tour, talk to Wayne and Sue for an honest assessment of your plans and a hassle-free trip.

52, 54 and 57-seat coaches available.

12, 22 and 25-seat hire drive vehicles available.

All vehicles air conditioned and seat belted.

With over 60 years’ experience, contact us for your next trip.

Cnr Woods & McEwen Road, Kyabram (03) 5853 1737 waltersbus1@bigpond.com

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Kyabram P–12 College is an exciting Prep to Year 12 College that offers your child a seamless journey from the start of their schooling experience through to the completion of their secondary education.

Our College is strongly committed to its aim of being a welcoming, caring and safe place to educate children, with quality teaching and learning in evidence across all levels from Prep to Year 12. The progress and wellbeing of each individual student guides the operation of our College, the decisions we make and the processes we follow. Our values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Doing Your Best and Community are central to our College culture and we ensure that these values are upheld in our College community.

At Kyabram P–12 College you will be able to find committed, highly-trained teachers who demonstrate genuine concern for the wellbeing and academic progress of your child. All staff members are actively involved in ensuring that the programs we offer are in line with current practices and new initiatives, stimulating and inspiring.

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Excellence Through Opportunity A range of extra-curricular programs offered at Kyabram P–12 College includes the following:

• Performing Arts, which includes an Instrumental Music program.

• Visual Arts, offering students opportunities to develop creative attitudes, skills, and knowledge of self-expression.

• Student Enrichment, which empowers students to thrive academically through activities such as debating, public speaking and the Tournament of Minds.

• Participation in individual and team sports competitions.

• A camps and excursions program which provides exciting opportunities for students to experience visits to support their learning.

• Opportunities for parent participation (classroom helpers, excursion and sport helpers, College Council, Parents’ Club, canteen, working bees and class performances).

• Specialised technology classes in Building and Construction, Engineering, Systems Electrical, Systems Automotive and Information Technology. We also offer a wide range of VET subjects in partnership with GOTAFE.

Student Leadership

Student leadership helps to instil a teamwork ethic while building confidence and self-esteem.

Opportunities exist for student leadership right throughout our College, including: • Primary Class Captains, who meet regularly with the Campus Principal to provide student voice on a range of issues.

• In the Secondary Campus, student leaders are chosen within each group as Class Captains, who meet regularly with Student Council, to provide student opinion and advice to the Campus Principal.

• College Captains and Vice Captains are elected each year and participate in events such as Lone Pine, the Debutante Ball and ANZAC Day. • Junior, Intermediate and Senior House Captains and Vice Captains also organise students within our Allan, Castles and Pine Grove houses.

• Student representation on College Council is also another way that our students are included in leadership opportunities.

RESPECT • RESPONSIBILITY • RESILIENCE • DOING YOUR BEST • COMMUNITY

Excellence Through Opportunity P: 03 5851 2100 F: 03 5852 3878 E: kyabram.p12@edumail.vic.gov.au W: www.kyabramp-12.vic.edu.au

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A SNAPSHOT OF AN AMAZING STORY Kyabram was formerly part of the Wyuna Estate of which M F Scobie was recorded as the first squatter in 1840. From 1869 to 1872 the area was in the name of James McBain and was used as a sheep run. Settlement began in 1873 when land became open for selection under the 1869 Lands Settlement Act. The district was thickly forested, the land was harsh and dry and the nearest source of water was the squatter’s tank to the south of the town, with the Goulburn the closest river. Kyabram was only one of a few small settlements at that time, with Henley three miles South, Pine Grove one mile North-West, Taripta three miles North-East, and Lancaster to the East.

In the early 1880s Henley appeared to be the focal area of the district where most activities of the time were centred. Henley was described as having the “Gatehouse Hotel”, a general store and post office, saleyards, hall, blacksmith, butcher’s shop, dressmaker, police station and lock-up and two churches — Catholic and Church of England.

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grocery and produce store opened by Mr. Grouse of Rushworth in 1876. A few years later it became the Albion Hotel. The following businesses gradually appeared: Mr Trevaskis — butcher’s shop; Mr O’Bryan — hotel; Mr David Mellis — bootmaker’s shop and post office; Mr Stolkosky — boots and soft-goods; Johnson & Forge — drapers and general merchants; Mr Fields — blacksmith; Hugh Ryan — butchery, store and drapery (later the Commercial Hotel) and W Faragher — saddle and harness maker.

Then followed in Albion St: Mr Padley’s Grain Store; the police station and Crothers & Parkinson’s Blacksmith shop.

In October 1884, the Post Master General notified the township of Kyabram that the name of

Photo: Looking east along Allan St from Union St in the early 1900s.

the district on a regular basis. Horse parades and hare shoots were held. Rifle clubs were formed and competitions resulted.

There were the occasional cricket and football matches. Quoit matches were first mentioned in 1883 and in 1888 a skating rink was operating in Miller & Miller’s coach factory. Entertainment consisted of concerts and balls, church and school picnics and church tea meetings.

There were many small schools established in the area in the early years of settlement. Kyabram Railway School No 2902 in Unitt St was completed in 1891. Classes were held from 1888–1891 in the wooden Presbyterian Church in Church St. The new school at Haslem St was opened in 1915.

The Closer Settlement Scheme for farming was introduced into the district prior to WWI and the Soldier Settlement Scheme after WWI and WWII.

their new post office would be named ‘SHERIDAN’ after an American General who was visiting Victoria at the time.

The townsfolk were quite upset by this, as very few had ever heard of this man before, so many protests were put forward. Finally, 18 months later in April 1886, the post office was re-christened by the government to the name of ‘KYABRAM’.

The early settlers were eager to have the railway extended through the area, which caused debates as to where the line and station should go — the options at the time being Henley, Taripta, Kyabram or Pine Grove.

It was not until 1886 that the battle was won by Kyabram and tenders were called on April 14, 1886 for the construction of the line between Toolamba and Echuca.

The official opening of the railway took place in Kyabram on August 18, 1887. From this time onwards Kyabram continued to develop as the central area.

The main activities at the time were “ploughing matches”. These were held at various properties in

The Reform Movement One of the major contributions to put Kyabram on the map was the formation of the “Kyabram Reform Movement”. Mr G H Bishop called a public meeting in the Kyabram Mechanics’ Institute on November 13, 1901, for the purpose of initiating an agitation to bring about parliamentary reform and state retrenchment, and to also bring about a reduction of the extravagant expenditure of public funds that had been going on in the past.

His intention was to agitate this matter throughout every shire and public body in the colony, and that is exactly what happened. The “Kyabram Reform Movement” formed a committee at that first meeting and then called a public meeting in Melbourne to be held in the Athenaeum Hall on April 17, 1902.

Three-hundred delegates from around the state attended and completely supported the resolutions of the Kyabram committee. Consequently, Kyabram members were elected to central positions in the new executive committee.

It was termed by the Premier of Victoria as “that remarkable and almost unparalleled movement which had originated in Kyabram”. Testament to the publicity Kyabram received through this reform movement include numerous articles, poems and cartoons, (mostly full page) which appeared continually for two years in the PUNCH magazine in 1902 and 1903.

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SPORT AND RECREATION

KYABRAM FOOTBALL CLUB IF you are looking for your sporting fix while you are in town, you can’t do much better than the mighty Kyabram Football Club.

Since the 2016 season, the Bombers have been far and away the best side in country Victoria — arguably the best side in the country.

Playing in one of the top competitions in the state, the Goulburn Valley League, Kyabram lost just one game between 2016 and 2018, and has returned to their winning ways in 2019, they look to be on the road to another premiership.

With a side coached by former Melbourne listed 68 KYABRAM AND DISTRICT Tourist Guide 2019–2020

player Paul Newman, and featuring former Tiger Kayne Pettifer, the Bombers have built one of the most talented sides in the country, and dominate every side who comes in front of them.

If you want to see football played at its absolute best, the Bombers are the best possible side to watch.

With the final weeks of the season in play, and the GVL finals series beginning in the final days of August, keep an eye out on the club’s Facebook and social media to follow where the mighty Bombers will next be in action.

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