Gibbs is raising funds to help fund a rural breast care nurse

Hamish Gibbs was raised in Crookwell, and attended St Mary’s Primary and Crookwell High schools.

Stepping out of school, he did an apprenticeship as a butcher in his parents’ shop, ‘Meats a Treat’, in the main street of the town.

Mr Gibbs won national awards for his skills as a butcher, and continues to work as a butcher mid-week.

However, of late, he aspires to be a real estate auctioneer.

At just 20 years of age, he is already taking big strides towards doing so.

Eighteen months ago, Mr Gibbs began working with auctioneer Paul Millett of Cooley Auctions on Saturdays in Sydney. 

Mr Gibbs is an auction assistant and has begun training as an auctioneer.

Mr Millett told the Gazette: “Hamish recently conducted his first live auctions as part of the Real Estate Institute of NSW Novice Auctioneer’s competition.

“The competition sees aspiring auctioneers compete whilst conducting charity auctions that are judged by senior auctioneers within the industry.

“The top performers from regional heats going on to compete in the state final later this year.  

“The money raised from the charity auctions conducted across all of the heats and final goes towards helping the McGrath Foundation fund breast care nurses in communities across Australia.”

Mr Gibbs’ two auctions saw him send off a whole Cowra lamb, expertly butchered and personally delivered to the winning bidder’s door.

The competition winners receive a winter weekend escape to ‘Ravenscroft’ in Crookwell and dinner at the Laggan Pantry with breakfast at the Chat A Way Cafe.

Having performed exceptionally well on both occasions, Mr Gibbs hopes to again do well at the upcoming state final and call his first property auctions in the near future.  

“From my perspective, Hamish’s ability to handle the fast-flowing bidding during the live auctions really stood him apart from his competitors,” Mr Millett said.