With the sun shining down and auction anticipation spreading, about 250 people gathered over the weekend for the sale of 3 Delia Ave, Sunbury.
Set with no reserve, the new Sunbury property from Rosenthal development was sold for $1,055,000, with 100 per cent to be distributed between 60 local not-for-profit organisations, some of which were from Diggers Rest.
General manager Paul Millett said there was amazing energy on the day, and it was wonderful to see many of the groups in attendance.
“We were expecting a big crowd given the home is beautiful first and foremost and the fact that the auction was ‘no reserve’, which is unheard of,” Mr Millett said.
“We knew there would be great support from the local Rosenthal and wider Sunbury communities in particular, [as there were] many groups who were to benefit from the sale.”
Mr Millett said providing support to the community at times like these are important given the current cost of living challenges.
“It is incumbent on organisations and families like ours to continually give back to the community because without their support, we don’t exist.
“It’s also nice just to say ‘thanks’ without any need to get anything in return.
“The smiles on the faces in attendance on Saturday made it all worthwhile and we were proud as a family to be able to do that for the amazing community Sunbury is.”
Diggers Rest’s J Beekeeping club was donated $6000 from the proceeds of the sale.
Club president Mick Symczycz said the grant will go a long way in purchasing the equipment for demonstrations, workshops and monthly meetings.
“We’re very appreciative of the grant given to the club to help support our small beekeeping club… Thanks very much to the Millet family, the money will be put to good use,” he said.
J Beekeeping Club was founded in 1994 by volunteer members of the Slovenian Australian Community and Sporting Club Jadran with the goal to promote beekeeping and to teach new beekeepers the best practices for keeping European honey bees.
