March 14, 2010 Byron Shire Echo – Ph 02 6684 1777

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e n s e d Re s t a u r a n tAugust Special Includes one night accommodation 2 course dinner for two Complimentary glass of wine Continental breakfast per coupleOpen 7 days, lunch - 2pmFri - Sat dinner from 6.pm accom availBillinudgel is Byron Shires own frontier town, a gateway to the picturesque valley of The Pocket and the farming hinterland.BILLIDARRELL BROWNING Basically, its a full, family area, any strangers t in as easy as pie. Honestly, I dont think you could nd a better place than Billi SCOTT and TANYA McINTYRE You cant beat the atmosphere of a good, old country pub. They dont make them like this anymore and we just love it LYN, JULIE, ANNE, MARYLOU and CHRIS from THE LYN MURRAY DANCERS We love you BillinudgelIn recent times it has been famous for a frontier festival and poker playing championships, all centred around the historical Billinudgel Hotel, where the licensee Ma Ring ran her card school. Her portrait can still be seen behind the bar. The opening of the railway, with a station at Billinudgel, provided transport to the butter factory at Byron Bay for the local dairy community. Bananas were also transported by rail to markets in the major cities. Nowadays Billinudgel provides a leisurely alternative to Byronsbusier towns. Take a stroll down its friendly main street and pick up a few bargains from the range of stores and suppliers. Visitors and locals alike, are familiar with the iconic Humble Pie Garden Cafe - a great place to stop and enjoy lunch. The General Stores renovations are complete, and now offer full

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facilities. If youre looking for a ne dining experience, then Pockets Licenced Restaurant offers ne dining in a beautiful atmosphere set in tropical gardens. Why not take advantage of the special offer for August Billinudgel, or Billi as its affectionately known will always have a warmth to it that is rare to come by these days. New faces are welcomed into the community, and old ones are a treasured part of life in a town that supports one another and arent afraid to look at the funny side of things over a beer.POCKET RD, BILLINUDGEL VOX POPWHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT BILLINUDGELMUNGO MacCALLUM I can bring my dogs to the Billi Pub and everything else for that matter BILLIE I like the chilled out atmosphere of Djs playing at the pub on a Saturday arvo COLLEEN MUDGE Love the people, weve got the cream of the crop in Billinudgel. Everyone cares and supports each other and its just got to be the bestest place to raise your familyThe last of the good ol Country PubsThe Billinudgel Hotel Best Value Counter Meals TAB Facilities Gaming LoungeEvery Friday Jam Night AUSTEN TAYSHUS Sat Aug 7th 8pm PHIL EMMANUEL Sun Aug 8th, Lunchtime BBQ Families WelcomeWILFRED ST, BILLINUDGEL If gambling is a problem for you or someone you know, call the G-line toll-free MELINDA and ALITA Its a really friendly townT he OriGInalAngels at WorkThe Far North Coasts largest stockist of the stunning, VenetianBILLINUDGEL GENERAL STORE YEARS STRONGER THAN EVERSPECIALTY PIE MAKER Since AUSTRALIA POST BILLINUDGELPOST OFFICE BOXES AVAIL.MURRINAjewellery rangeLARGE STATIONERY RANGECARDS AND GIFTSJAVANESE POTSBALINESE DAY BEDSStudio Retail Wilfred Street, Billinudgel4 COFFEE AND CAKE Nutritious, Delicious - Less Fat, More Fibre Pacic Highway, Billinudgel, Jonson St beach end Byron Bay 6 CHOOKSTASTY TAKEAWAYSGeneral Store - 5.am - 7pm Post Office - 7am - 5.pm