AROUND THE GROUNDS
RAY WHITE ARARAT CELEBRATES 100 YEARS
Adam Walker , Fiona McDonald and Ashleigh Marx are familiar faces to the Ararat community , having serviced the residential and commercial real estate industry in Ararat and across Victoria for a combined 30 years .
Ashleigh Marx has a special family tie to the business , with her great grandfather Eric Spalding starting the agency 99 years ago in 1922 , originally known as Best & Spalding , Stock , Station & Commission Agents .
“ This business was originally started by my great grandfather , and handed onto my grandfather ; so it is very special to be back here continuing my family legacy ,” Ashleigh said .
The first sale on the books for Eric Spalding and co-founder Charles F . Best was for ‘ six porkers ’ in August 1922 .
Ashleigh ’ s grandfather Kingsley Spalding then joined his father in the business , with two further name changes over the years to Spalding & Plant , and then Spalding McCutcheon Pty Ltd .
And earlier this year , the three experienced local real estate experts transitioned the office over to Ray White .
RAY WHITE BRIDGEMAN DOWNS POOCH PARTY
More than 120 people and their dogs attended Ray White Bridgeman Downs ’ Pooch Party in June .
Business owners Sonya and Wayne Treloar put on the day to connect and give back to their local community .
They offered a sausage sizzle , ice cream and heaps of prizes on the day .
The RSPCA , REA , the Animal Welfare Society and a host of local businesses all signed up to sponsor the event which was a hit with residents and their dogs alike .
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