The Jerilderie Advantage

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2 Building a Future and Creating Opportunities With a strategic location, an ideal natural environment, and community support, Jerilderie provides strong opportunities for business development within the Shire. The Jerilderie area has much to offer to facilitate the establishment and success of a wide range of industries. To explore the opportunities and advantages that Jerilderie has to offer, we welcome and encourage you to contact our progressive Council. Councillor Ruth McRae Mayor JERILDERIE SHIRE COUNCIL

3 The township of Jerilderie, established in 1859, is nestled on the banks of Australia s longest creek, the Billabong Creek, and is located on the Newell Highway in southern NSW. Jerilderie (the English translation for the local Jeithi aborigine tribe s word of djirridhuray ), means with reeds or reedy place. Jerilderie is known in history as the only place in New South Wales to be visited by the Ned Kelly Gang, and is the origin of Ned Kelly s Jerilderie Letter. Whether you are looking to break a long journey; to relax and soak up some unique Australian history and experience country lifestyle; or to enjoy a great time at a local event Jerilderie has plenty to offer in country charm and hospitality. Jerilderie s calendar of events provides interesting opportunities to experience and celebrate country life. Whether it s a fun-filled evening at the Australia Day Celebrations and spectacular fireworks display, being impressed by the outstanding line up of quality working dogs trialled at the February Working Dog Auction, enjoying quality racing at the September Gold Cup Race Meeting, an evening of revelry at the longest running B & S Ball in the Riverina, the Jerilderie Round Up Ball, or admiring the dazzling display of nature s brilliance at the October Flower Show, you can be assured there is many a memorable event in which to take part. visit:

4 Jerilderie is located on the major thoroughfare between capital cities, Melbourne and Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide. Road distance to Melbourne is 321km and 640km to Sydney, placing Jerilderie in a prime location within one of the most highly sought after logistic precincts in Australia, and providing direct access to the main inland direct road link from Victoria to Queensland, the Newell Highway. Transport Major link from Brisbane to Melbourne (Newell Highway) Sealed all weather airport Jerilderie

5 Existing Industry Extensive grain producing region Cropping, including rice, wheat, barley, canola, oats, peas, lucerne, hay, cotton Tomato Cannery (Billabong Produce) Olives (factory-olive Oil of Australia) Organic One Winery one of Australia s first organic vineyards Wool and sheep Cattle Pigs Aviagen Australia chicken complex

6 Industry Support Services Steel fabrication-east End Welding Agricultural Navigation GPS - SST Technology Supplier Several major grain and stock cartage trucking companies Rice Research Centre 24 hour fuel roadhouse

7 Water Supply Access to secure water supply (3 irrigation districts) Animal Support Services Murray Local Land Services Veterinary Clinic Artificial Insemination Services Saleyards Stock and Station Agent Several major sheep studs in area

8 Land Extensive and affordable agricultural land Affordable urban land and housing New residential development in progress Community/Recreation Football, netball and cricket clubs Sporting precinct including 18 hole grass green golf course, bowling greens, tennis courts, and sporting stadium which includes gymnasium, indoor stadium and swimming pool Water sports on magnificent Lake Jerilderie

9 Education Jerilderie Public School St Joseph s Catholic Primary School Pre-School and childcare services Finley High School -35km (bus service) Riverina Institute of TAFE, Finley Universities (Charles Sturt and Latrobe)- within 2 hours Health and Other Services Hospital, including accident and emergency Doctor-Jerilderie Medical Centre Pharmacist Ambulance station with 4 staff Rural Fire Service Brigade Town Fire Brigade

10 Steeped in history and surrounded by natural wonders, Jerilderie offers much to see and do, including: Steel Wings-be awed by the massive Steel Wings Windmill. One of only two of its kind in the world, the 50ft tall, 25ft diameter mill construction is an impressive sight. Made in Sydney in , Steel Wings was acquired from Goolgumbla Station before being relocated to Luke Park in Horgan Walk/Lake Walk-a picturesque 20 minute walk allows you to enjoy nature as you wander, relaxing in tranquil surrounds, as the path meanders around the Billabong Creek, encompassing the Bush Tucker Trail. Lake Jerilderie is surrounded by an all-weather walking/cycling track. Jerilderie Steam Rail and Heritage Club-Operating over the bridge from Powell Street, you will find the mini steam rail track, nestled amongst the Billabong Creek. This offers an exciting experience for the children and the young at heart. Spectacular man made Lake Jerilderie, located within the township, is a beautiful and safe water skiing venue which is utilised for many months of the year, creating a fantastic recreational outlet for families. Interesting shops, which include antique and bric-a-brac Jerilderie Historic Residence-Historic Home and Gardens-this grand old building has been restored to its former glory with pieces from the Queen Victoria era. The beautiful garden is a must see. Hold Up in Jerilderie and avail yourself of our excellent accommodation: 4 motels 2 bed and breakfasts 3 hotels Caravan Park

11 History The era of Ned Kelly and his Gang is one of the most remarkable episodes in Australia s history, spanning just two short years between 1878 and Ned Kelly is arguably Australia s best known historical character. Jerilderie is a significant Australian historical site, famous as the only town in NSW visited by the Kelly Gang (8, 9 and 10 February 1879), and is the origin of Ned Kelly s Jerilderie Letter, a document now held at the State Library of Victoria. Jerilderie has more surviving authentic Kelly sites than anywhere else along the Ned Kelly Touring Route. When Ned came to town in 1879 he was already infamous for the Stringy Bark Creek incident, he was an outlaw with a bounty on his head and orders to be shot on sight. Yet he visited Jerilderie in spite of a vow by the NSW Police that he would never cross the border; daringly relieved the Bank of NSW of over 2000, chopped down the telegraph poles, locked the local Police in their own cells, booked up the cost of shodding his horses to the NSW Police, whilst parading in Police uniform, held over 30 hostages and shouted the bar in just 3 short days!! The real purpose of his visit was to publish what is now known as The Jerilderie Letter at the office of the Jerilderie and Urana Gazette. This was his manifesto-an account of his actions, his side of the story, highlighting his plight and the corruption of the law. Unfortunately for Ned, the printer was not home and Mr Living, the Bank of NSW s teller, promised to hold the letter in safe custody to be passed on to the printer upon his return. However, this copy of the letter never surfaced and was not to be printed until over a century later, when it was donated to the State Library as a National Treasure by Bronwyn Binns, wife of Ned Kelly historian Ian Jones. Extract from Ned Kelly Raid Trail of 1879-Jerilderie Pamphlet

12 Jerilderie has more surviving authentic Kelly sites than anywhere else along the Ned Kelly Touring Route. Kelly Sights Jerilderie Courthouse (constructed 1874)-Mrs Devine, wife of Senior Constable Devine, was escorted to the Courthouse by Dan Kelly, dressed in police uniform, to watch over her as she prepared the Courthouse for Mass on Sunday 9 February 1879 Post and Telegraph Office, 15 Powell Street- where Ned forced the telegraph lines to be cut after robbing the bank Samuel Rae's Blacksmith Shop, 21 Powell Street - The 'smithy' where Dan Kelly and Joe Byrne had their horses re-shod just before the Jerilderie bank robbery (open by appointment ph: or ) Police Stables, 117 Jerilderie Street - the last remaining building associated with the police barracks and lock-up Printing office and residence of Samuel Gill, 41 Jerilderie Street - where Ned attempted to have his Manifesto 'The Jerilderie Letter' printed. This building now houses 'Doing the Bolt', an exhibition of convicts and bushrangers. There is an extensive collection of exact replicas and originals including: storyboards and banners detailing the life of bushrangers and convicts, pistols and guns, a flag flown at the Eureka Rebellion, a cat'o'nine tails and whipping post, shackles and locks and much more. Royal Mail Hotel, Jerilderie Street - contains displays of memorabilia and photographs depicting the hotel's history, including its part in the Jerilderie bank robbery.

13 Kelly Sights continued Site of the Woolshed Inn where Ned and his gang passed away a few pleasant hours on the Saturday evening of 8 February 1879, before moving on into Jerilderie and bailing up the local police and locking them in their own cell Sites of the Traveller's Rest Stables (Luke Park) and Hotel (garden area of a private residence) at 1-9 Powell Street Site of the Saddlery of James Mahood (now the Cenotaph precinct) 63 Jerilderie Street, Jerilderie-The original building was constructed on this site in 1879 and faithfully restored in When Ned Kelly and his gang raided Jerilderie on 8, 9 & 10 February 1879 there were no buildings on this triangle of land, from Bank Lane eastward to where Powell and Jerilderie Streets meet. The significance of this site is in relation to instructions given by Ned Kelly to Herbert Tiffen, the groom at the Royal Mail Hotel, to light a fire and burn the documents that were held in the safe of the Bank of NSW as securities against loans made by the bank. As at the end of December 2007, the Title Deed to this parcel of land, being part of Lot 7, Part Portion 4, Volume 284, Folio 96, is the only document unearthed so far that required a Statutory Declaration to be made for a duplicate Title Deed to be issued as a consequence of the destruction of the originals.

14 Jerilderie, on the Newell Highway, a town rich in pioneering history and folklore. Take advantage of the lower cost of living, laid back lifestyle and enjoy quality family time in this unspoiled country location. Establish yourself and your family in our safe and welcoming community. Discover