One in 100 year event

HUNDREDS of people on Sunday helped Inglewood’s FP Nevins and Co celebrate its centenary.

Director Luke Nevins described the party as a “one in 100 year event” when welcoming clients from across the Loddon to the real estate and stock agents centennial celebrations.

“You are all family,” Mr Nevins said in tribute to the clients whose families have been with the company through the generations.

Mr Nevins: “We are here to pay out respects to you. You are all FP Nevins and Co and each person - family, staff, clients - has contributed to the fabric of the company.”

“Your longevity has guaranteed success of the company ... that is undeniable.”

Mr Nevins said the company and farmers had all endured war, depression, recesssion, floods, drought and COVID.

Inglewood’s football club, Lions and fire brigade catered for the celebrations.

FP Nevins and Co turned 100 on April 1, the anniversary of Frederick Nevins taking over the auction business of Thomas Morrow.

Clients at Sunday’s celebrations shared stories and also viewed a collection of memorabilia charting the history of the Loddon’s oldest family business.