Holbrook is a well-known stock-breeding centre rich with history. Originally called The Germans because of its first European settlers, the name was later changed to Germanton. During World War I, with the allies fighting the Germans even this name became unacceptable and a new name had to be found. British Commander Norman Holbrook was in the news a great deal as a war hero and had been awarded the Victoria Cross and the French Legion of Honour, so it was decided the town would be named after him.
Visitor Information
Greater Hume Shire Visitor Information Centre, 15 Wallace Street; (02) 6036 2422
