Our Team
Patrick Bird – Director
A licensed Real Estate, Stock, Station & Business agent with over 15 years experience, Patrick Bird started Ray White Oberon in January 2006 and has developed it into a dynamic award winning business which dominates the area consistently marketing the largest rural holdings in the area.
Patrick has built the business by offering clients a full range of services, including sales, property management & livestock sales. Patrick has recently been elected to the Rural Chapter committee at the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. Patrick is also an active member of the Oberon Plateau Tourist Association.
Having grown up in the area Patrick has a intimate knowledge of the local surrounds and resides with his wife in Oberon.
Mobile: 0438 361 109
Ben Emms – Director
Born and bred at Lyndhurst just south of Blayney, Ben commenced work as a Stock and Station Agent with M E & N E Hickey in November 1986. After working as a Stock Agent with Hickey’s and also a short stint with Mitchell Westcott in Orange, Ben along with Steve Mooney established Emms Mooney & Co in July 2002 operating out of Blayney and Orange Saleyards.
With the establishment of the Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange (CTLX) in 2008 Emms Mooney & Co grew to be one of the leading agencies operating from this market leading centre. Combining with Ray White Oberon in March 2010, Ray White Emms Mooney is now the leading livestock selling agency by volume at CTLX.
Mobile: 0428 639 381
Steve Mooney – Director
Blayney local through and through, Steve has been involved in the Agency game since commencing work for M E & N E Hickey in 1981. Steve continued to work for this firm until the end of 1986 when he left to play rugby league with the Canberra Raiders. After returning to Blayney in 1988 Steve resumed duties with M E & N E Hickey for a short period before buying and operating a local milk run franchise throughout the 1990’s.
With the establishment of Emms Mooney & Co in 2002, Steve has become one of the leading livestock agents on the tablelands first out of Blayney and Orange saleyards and now out of the state of the art facility at CTLX Carcoar. Steve’s passions now include the sport of Camp Drafting which have lead to a number of very useful livestock contacts across NSW and Queensland adding vast areas to the Ray White Emms Mooney network.
Mobile: 0428 683 152
Bill Marshall – Rural Property Sales Manager Bathurst
Bill recently joined Ray White Emms Mooney after almost 5 years selling small rural & large farming properties in the Bathurst area.
Bill has spent over 30 years in various roles within the rural industry at both a practical and managerial level, and includes 20 years with the Animal Health company Merial where he worked throughout both NSW & Qld spending many years as Sales Manager in both states. Despite working for periods in other parts of the country, Bill has always called the Central Tablelands home, having started school in Blayney, he finished school in Orange & currently owns a grazing property about 30 minutes from Bathurst.
Working in so many rural centres has allowed Bill to fully appreciate what the Central Tablelands has to offer & he is excited for the future of both the region and Ray White Emms Mooney.
Bill is looking forward to helping local landowners with all of their property enquiries and would be more than happy to discuss marketing options with you. Bill resides with his wife in Bathurst.
Mobile: 0427 663 240
Mary David – Sales Consultant - Oberon
Mary David is the previous principal of Ray White Oberon. Apart from taking a small break to raise her three children, Mary has been working in Oberon since she began her real estate career in 1976 and has a wealth of experience in dealing with both residential and rural sales in the Oberon area.
Mary is well established in the Oberon area and has achieved many large sales on behalf of her vendors, including setting a record at the time for selling "Swatchfield" at Black Springs for in excess of $4.2 million.
Mary has a strong reputation for providing dedicated and reliable service.
Mobile: 0429 360 222
Kevin Wright - Sales Consultant - Cowra
Kevin has over 20 years experience in Real Estate in the Cowra area and having previously been a farmer has a good understanding of the farming scene. Kevin is fully licensed to handle all Resl Estate from village blocks to major rural holdings. The establishment of Ray White Emms Mooney has been an exciting new challenge for Kevin, having previously worked with Elders and Ray White. He is looking forward to the challenges of working with the new partnership with Emms Mooney.
Kevin has been a longstanding resident of Cowra and District and is a strong believer in the potential of the Lachlan Valley for diversified production of all livestock and farming.
Kevin and his wife live in Cowra, he is currently a member of the Cowra Rotary Club and a strong supporter of the Cowra Community Chest as well as being Chairman of the Cowra Retirement Village. Kevin is also a keen supporter of all local sport in Cowra.
Mobile: 0428 434 877
Chris Daley - Sales Consultant - Cowra
Chris joined Ray White Cowra in 2005. Along with Kevin Wright he purchased Ray White Rural Cowra in January 2007. Having operated successfully and establishing ourselves with 2009/2010 being our most rewarding year.
After school and college Chris went jackerooing and overseeing in Queensland, Riverina, Bourke, Warren and finished as senior overseer at "Narrallan", Boorowa. Chris then operated a mixed farming business with his family at Frogmore, in the Boorowa District from 1974 until the sale of the property in 2008. During this time he was very involved in the community through the Show Society, Pony Club, Bush Fire Brigade and many other activities.
Now, with his wife Roz, who was born in Cowra, Chris lives 10km out of Cowra and is very much looking forward to joining Ray White Emms Mooney and being able to offer clients a full range of services.
Mobile: 0428 480 948.
Stewart Murphy - Rural Sales Consultant
Stewart recently joined the team as a rural sales specialist based between the Bathurst and Oberon offices. He has spent the past 9 years managing "Mayfield" in Oberon and has had over 20 years experience managing large grazing properties in the tablelands areas. Stewart bring to Ray White Emms Mooney the practical skills to embellish the rural sales team in the Central Tablelands. Stewart looks forward to assisting you with all your rural property requirements.
Matt Byrnes - Livestock Agent Bathurst
Mick Pratten - Livestock Agent Blayney
Administration, Clerical & Livestock Staff:-
Livestock Agents: Matthew Byrnes, Mick Pratten
Livestock Administration:- Anthea Mooney, Nadine Fuller
Marketing & Sales Support: Jo Petch
Property Management:- Glenys Newstead
Sales Support/Administration:- Jasmin Fitzpatrick - Oberon
Sales Support/Administration:- Suellen Grant - Cowra
Bookkeeping/Financial Admin:- Deanne Fletcher - Blayney
YOUR REAL ESTATE AND PROPERTY SPECIALISTS
Phone Details
Bathurst: 02 6331 0744
Blayney: 02 6368 4611
Cowra: 02 6342 3422
Oberon: 02 6336 1109
Molong: 02 6366 9606
Stock Reports
Upcoming Bull Sales
Agents Contact Numbers
Patrick Bird – Director - Oberon
0438 361 109
Ben Emms – Director - Blayney
0428 639 381
Steve Mooney – Director - Blayney
0428 683 152
Mary David – Sales Consultant - Oberon
0429 360 222
Bill Marshall – Senior Sales Consultant – Bathurst
0427 663 240
Stewart Murphy – Sales Consultant – Bathurst/Oberon
0427 363 118
Kevin Wright – Sales Consultant - Cowra
0428 434 877
Chris Daley – Sales Consultant - Cowra
0428 480 948
Matt Byrnes– Livestock Agent - Bathurst
0427 259 529
Mick Pratten– Livestock Agent - Blayney
0409 652 233
Ben Redfern - Stock & Station Agent/Accredited Auctions Plus Assessor 0457 770 062
Upcoming Auctions & Auction Results
4 bedroom 2 storey home
inground pool, 10 parklike acres
Large shed & bore
Auction - 15th March 2012 - Unless sold prior!
Auctions being held at Cowra Bowling Club
"Lachway Farm" - 83 acre well presented small farm with as new 3 bedroom home plus 2 fully self contained units.
"Kalari" - 2 very comfortable homes, beautiful Lachlan River frontage in a relaxing landscaped setting on 34 acres.
5 - 7 Nangar Street - 11,575m2 Industrial Site, fully fenced with 4 sheds of varing sizes including a show room.
Auction 1st March 2012
Cowra Bowling Club
"Ardell" Grenfell Road, Bumbaldry
Approx. 100acres with 1 x 3 bedroom home & 1 x 2 bedroom cottage side by side.
Property has small species abattoir & freezer/coolroom facilities, horse paddocks.