RAY WHITE CELEBRATED 120 YEARS AT THE SHED
BY SHANNON COOK
TO KICK OFF CONNECT 2022 , MEMBERS OF THE WHITE FAMILY GATHERED TOGETHER AT THE SHED IN CROWS NEST , REGIONAL QUEENSLAND WITH 300 MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE NETWORK TO PAY HOMAGE TO THE GROUP ’ S HISTORY .
The Ray White Mt Gambier team .
The weather turned on for the day and it was blue skies and spring temps to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Ray White at its birthplace .
Ray White began his business in a disused shed on the Crows Nest railway siding in 1902 . This year the group celebrated our 120th birthday by honouring the small-town beginnings that made Ray White what it is today .
In 1902 , The Shed had no direct road access . It had no retail visibility . But Ray White opened the doors , determined to engage in any business where he could bring value to the community . He was prepared to do anything . Sell farm machinery , arrange insurance or be a produce agent . Anything . Eventually he began to sell new motor cars , farm equipment and of course , property .
Ray White ’ s original shed where it all began .
And Ray White was born .
With a nod to the past , we have all eyes firmly focused on the future . Ray ’ s humble tin shed will remain a highly valued piece of real estate for the White family for many years to come . It ’ s a reminder of one man ’ s ambition and determination and how we can all go further together .
On the day , renowned Australian poet Rupert McCall read out a tribute entitled “ The Shed That Dreamed ” in honour of the shed that started it all .
Beginning with Ray White himself , auctions are in the DNA of the group . Ray White Cheltenham agent and auctioneer Angela Limanis showcased the auction skills that makes the group so successful with a charity auction that raised $ 30,400 for the Crows Nest Museum and Historical Village , where The Shed resides .
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