Condobolin

Town Population - 3500

Main Industry

Condobolin is a prime wheat, sheep and cattle producing town. Agriculture is the pivotal industry and provides much excitement during harvest time. In the year 2000, the silos at Condobolin recorded the largest grain receival in the Eastern States in a single season - a huge 216  000 tonnes. Other Industry includes fruit and mixed farming and retail.

Town Location

Condobolin is located in NSW's Central West and is 99km west of Parkes and 463km west of Sydney.
Condobolin also offers water sports on Gumbend Lake and fishing in the Lachlan, which runs through the town. There are plenty of camping facilities close to the water. Mt Tilga at 329m provides breathtaking views of the surrounding wheat, sheep and cattle producing country. There's bowls, golf and tennis as well as great horse, dog and dirt bike facilities. 
There is also a Railway Museum, Aboriginal Art and Craft, Community Centre and Musuem.  The Lachlander, one of the town's two newspapers, was established in 1895 and was one of the last newspapers in the world to still use a flat bed press and a hand operated paper folding machine. Condobolin has three motels (2 with licensed restaurants), four hotels and a caravan park, an RSL Club, Oriental Restaurant and several cafes.

Town History

Prior to the white occupation, the area was inhabited by the Wiradjuri people. It is from their language that the town's name derives, said to mean "hop bush" or "hop brush".

The first know Europeans in the area were the explorers John Oxley (in 1817) and Thomas Mitchell who camped at the junction of the Lachlan River and Goobang Creek in 1836.

The town was gazetted in 1859 but for over 20 years it was essentially a stopover and river-crossing for drovers moving stock from the north and west of New South Wales to Victoria, hence there were a few permanent residents in what remained a pastoral area characterised by large holdings.

Subdivision in 1880 led to the slow break-up of the large properties with free selectors moving in from the south. Fruit and wheat cultivation were established and the town began to develop.

A major copper discovery was made north at Melrose in 1885 and the town benefited from the subsequent traffic. A municipality was declared in 1890.

Gold was found north-west at Overflow station (immortalised in Banjo Paterson's poem 'Clancy of the Overflow') in 1896 and a major copper and gold mine was in operation at Condobolin from 1898 until around 1910.

The railway arrived in 1898 and Condobolin was the railhead for the Central west until the line to Broken Hill was completed in 1927. Agricultural production was further expanded expanded when the Wyangala Dam was established on the Lachlan in 1935. The town's Agricultural Show is held in August.

Things to see and attractions

Gumbend Lake
Gumbend Lake, 4km west is a small artificial waterway created for boating, swimming and water skiing. It is surrounded by 40ha of landscaped grounds and there are free picnic and camping facilities including barbeques, showers and toilets.

Town Park
The Town park offers an underground play area for children, picnic tables and toilets. It also has been know to be a good fishing area for the locals. A war monument is located here along with a WWI cannon.

Condobolin Community Centre
The Community Centre is located in the old Hotel built in 1875, in Bathurst Street. There are arts and crafts and historical displays to see here.
Tel: (02) 68 952 112

Town Lookout
Drive up Reservoir Hill and experience the fine views of  the town and surrounds.

Cemetry
The cemetery, 2km north on the Boona Road, at the corner of Maitland Street has memorials to early pioneers and a recently restored Chinese section which is of some interest. A booklet called "A History of the Chinese in Condobolin" is available from the newsagency.

Mount Tilga
It is a strenuous climb to the summit of Mt Tilga but the views of the Lachlan Valley make the effort worthwhile. Mt Tilga is located north of Condobolin along the Melrose Road, it is signposted.

Aboriginal Site
40km West, adjacent to the Lachlan Valley Way, is an Aboriginal burial site of some historic importance. It is believed that one of the Lachlan tribal chiefs was interred here. The site predates 1817 when John Oxley encountered it. The burial mount was surrounded by some carved trees, functionally equivalent to totem poles. Today there is a rock monument. The trees have, unfortunately, been removed to other locations and have now been replaced by rough replicas. The site is signposted to the right if you are heading west from Condobolin.

Agricultural Research Station
The Agricultural Research Station, 10km east, is open by appointment on weekdays, Tel : (02) 68 952 099.

Fishing
The Lachlan River around Condobolin is a popular fishing spot with large cod, perch and catfish to be had. There is a weir near the eastern entrance to town at the southern end of May Street. There is some fine fishing downstream of the weir.
Ring (02) 68 952 236 for further information.

Acommodation and Meals

Allambie Motel
21 William Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 6895 2722
25 Rooms, Home Style Cooking available with prior arrangement, Breakfast
BBQ Facilities Available
Single $60.00
Double : $68.00
Treble : $82.00
$12.00 extra per person

Condobolin Motor Inn
20 William Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 952 233
Fax : 02 68 952 965
Email: condomotorinn@bigpond.com.au
21 Rooms, Licensed A La Carte Restaurant & Room Service Mon -Sat
Swimming Pool and BBQ Facilities available
Single : $61.00
Double : 68.00
Treble $79.00
Deluxe: Single $72.00
Double $79.00 Exec $82.00
$11.00 extra per person

Condobolin Hotel/ Motel
Cnr Bathurst & William Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph :02 68 952 040
Fax : 02 68 954 154
Email: condohtl@bigpond.net.au
8 Rooms
Bistro Style Eating - 12-2pm & 7-9pm Monday to Saturday
Help yourself breakfast
Single $45.00
Twin  $50.00
Double $50.00
Family $55.00

Imperial Hotel
64 Bathurst Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 952 139
Fax : 02 68 952 139
Email: imperialcondo@optusnet.com.au
18 Rooms
Dining room open 7 days per week
Home styled cooking, Breakfast available through prior booking
Beer Garden & BBQ
Single $16.50 per night / $66 per week
Double/ Twin $22 per night / $99 per week
5 person flat- $9.00/person/night

Railway Hotel
46 Molong Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 952 650
Fax : 02 68 953 359
Dining Room

Royal Hotel
71 Bathurst Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph: 02 68 952 009
Fax : 02 68 954 989
Restaurant Monday - Saturday Bistro Style
12-2pm & 6.30 - 9.30pm
Help yourself breakfast
Single $27.50
Double $45.00
Twin $45.00
Family -3p $70.00
Family -2p $50.00

Riverview Caravan Park
Diggers Avenue
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 952 611
Fax : 02 68 953 478
Mobile : 0428 952 611

Cabins
$44/ night per couple
$5.50 extra per person
$264.00 weekly p/ couple
Tent Sites
$11/ night per couple
$2.20 extra per person
$55.00 weekly p/couple
Powered Sites
$13.75/ night per couple
$2.20 extra per couple
$77.00 weekly p/couple
Tourist Information

Visitor Information Centre
18 William Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 953 301
Email : tag@westserv.net.au

Lachlan Shire Council
58 - 64 Molong Street
PO Box 216
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 954 444
Fax : 02 68 953 478

Condobolin Travel
104 Bathurst Street
CONDOBOLIN
Ph : 02 68 952 988
Email: condtrav@bigpond.com

Emergency Services

Name	Number	Address
Police	02 68 952 577	Dennison Street
Medical Centre	02 68 952 411	Melrose Road
Hospital	02 68 952 600	Madeline Street
Retirement Village	02 68 952 444	Madeline Street
Rural Fire Service	02 68 952 659	Marsden Street
Condobolin Cab Service	02 68 954 494	Bathurst Street

Take-Away Restaurant

Name	Number	Address
Cafe D'Weale	02 68 954 801	Bathurst Street
Condobolin Bakery	02 68 952 982	Bathurst Street
Imperial Take - Away	02 68 954 801	Bathurst Street
Midtown Corner Store	02 68 952 832	Melrose Road

Supermarkets

Name	Number	Address
Chamens IGA	02 68 952 005	Bathurst Street
Midtown Corner Store	02 68 952 832	Melrose Road
Parnaby's 7 Days	02 68 952 629	Bathurst Street
Wheeler's IGA Riteway	02 68 952 236	Dennison Street

Clubs

Name	Number	Address
Condobolin Bowling Club	02 68 952 251	William Street
Condobolin Golf Club	02 68 952 465	Tasker Street
RSL Club	02 68 952 113	McDonnell Street

Sporting Clubs

Condobolin boasts an 18 hole grass greens golf course and 3 greens at the bowling club, an Olympic sized heated swimming pool, 12 tennis courts, showgrounds, trotting track, rugby league, rugby union, AFL and soccer grounds, work class dog field and amenities, rodeo grounds, and 3 cricket grounds with turf wickets.

Name	Number	Address
Pony Club	02 68 952 599	West Wyalong Road
Kennel Club	02 68 952 005	Diggers Avenue
Golf Club	02 68 952 465	Tasker Street
Bowling Club	02 68 952 465	William Street
Tennis Club	02 68 952 127	Melrose Street
Willow Bend Sporting Complex	02 68 954 477	Orange Street
Squash Courts	02 68 952 465	Tasker Street
Olympic Swimming Pool	02 68 952 475	Harding Avenue
Condobolin Rugby Union	02 68 952 956	C/- Condobolin Hotel

Children's Services

Name	Number	Address
Lachlan Mobile Care	02 6895 2280
Condobolin Pre School	02 6895 2784
After School Care	02 6895 2280

Family Day Care

Family Day Care is a home based childcare service which primarily caters for the needs of working parents and parents who are studying, on a full time or part time basis.

Email: lcs@westserv.net.au.

Family day care is run by Lachlan Family Day Care and is sponsored by a community based management committee. The sponsor is responsible for the overall running of the scheme and has been operating in the shire since 1989.

Lachlan Family Day Care is licensed for 50 daily places through the State Department of Community Services.

In the scheme they have between 12 and 24 care givers, in the towns of Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, Tottenham and Tullibigeal. Each carer is carefully selected and screened, and is registered to care for a small group of children in his or her home. The regulations permit the carer to provide for up to five children under school age at any one time, plus a further two children of school age including the carers own children. The coordination centre is based in Condobolin.

Condobolin Pre School

Ph: 02 6895 2784, Email: condopreschool@bigpond.com

Condobolin Preschool Kindergarten provides an active education opportunity for children to learn through their interaction with other children and through education programs based upon principles of early childhood development.

Lachlan Mobile Child Care

Ph: 02 6895 2280, Email: lcs@westserv.net.au

The Lachlan Mobile Child Care service is a unique and innovative service operating in the central west of NSW. If offers a range of child care services across a geographically and culturally diverse part of the state, including Lachlan Shire to rural and remote working parents.

The service provides support and advice within the scope of family related activities including health, social support, welfare and community development. The service provides support to aboriginal families by supporting the needs of the family and communities. The service provides quality child care and remote children by undertaking a flexible and innovative approach to the child and family needs in individual areas.

After School Care, Vacation Care

Ph: 02 6895 2280. Email: lcs@westserv.net.au

The after school care and vacation care services are provided for children age between 5 and 12 years of age whose parents have to work or have study commitments or for other reasons are unable to collect children from school. Vacation care is run during some holiday periods.
Welfare

Name	Number	Address
Hospital	02 68 952 600	Madeline Street
Medical Centre	02 68 952 411	Melrose Street
Aboriginal Health	02 68 954 311	William Street
DOCS	02 68 954 133	Orange Street
HACC	02 68 953 883	Melrose Street
Retirement Village	02 68 952 444	Madeline Street
Youth Support Group	02 68 954 554	Bathurst Street
Centrelink	02 68 953 652	William Street

There are 3 doctors, a dentist, 6 accountants, 2 firms of solicitors, hospital, retirement village, day care, physio, a pharmacy, radiographer, 7 builders, 2 funeral directors, 2 vets, agronomist services, 4 hairdressers, 2 beauticians, and many retail therapy outlets where you can have a nice wander down our beautiful main street and have a shop.

Health and Community Services Available in Condobolin

33 bed acute care including 3 maternity beds and 4 paediatric beds.
Services provided (both visiting and in house include :-

• Aboriginal liaison Officer
• Aboriginal Health and Education Officer
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Officer plus visiting service
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Worker
• District & Community Nurses
• Onsite Dental Clinic
• Dietician
• Child & Family Nurse
• Visiting Speech Pathologist
• Social Worker plus visiting service
• Visiting Psychiatrist
• Visiting Sexual Health Worker
• Women's Health Nurse
• Occupational Therapist
• Physiotherapist
• Visiting Genetics Counsellor
• Visiting Podiatrist
• Visiting Dr with Public Health (RFDS)
• Radiologist (three days per week)
   

Education

Condobolin has a High School, a Public Primary School, and a Catholic Primary School. Recently Condobolin has also had a new school built and run solely for Plymoth Bretherons only. There is also a TAFE in Condobolin for further education the tertiary course selection is more limited than in larger urban centres requiring youth to travel way from their home to town to continue their education.

Condobolin High School is a friendly community school with a proud tradition of providing excellent secondary education to our local area. Our students prosper in a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment that develops respect, understanding and responsibility. At our school students learn in a stimulating and challenging environment and are encouraged to reach their full potential.

Strong academic programs, highly dedicated staff and excellent facilities provide our students with the very best opportunities for success. Condobolin High School offers a broad range of subjects, innovative and relevant programs and a variety of extra-curricular activities to foster the individual interests and talents of each student.

High School Email: condobolin-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Primary School Email: condobolin-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Condobolin Primary School (Public)

Condobolin Primary School has a proud tradition of delivery quality primary education to our community.

Our distinguished history dates back to 1867. The evolution of the school, its achievements, our successful graduates, our long list of dedicated educators and the tradition that has developed over time all add up to what the school is today and the values it represents.
The teachers and the staff at Condobolin Primary School are proud to continue this important role in the Condobolin Community.

We are friendly and welcoming school and provide our students with a happy and secure learning environment.

Our commitment to quality and care means that each child has the opportunity to achieve his or her best. Our professional and caring teachers provide broad and balanced learning experiences in all subjects, making sure that the individual needs of each child are met.
Our wonderful learning support team provides individual and small group programs for children requiring additional help, integration of students with special needs and challenging and stimulating enrichment programs.

All primary school curriculum is set by the Department of Education and Training and the Board of Studies. All primary school children study aspects of-

• English
• Mathematics
• Science and Technology
• Human Society in its Environment
• Creative and Practical Arts
• P.E. Personal Development and Health