The people and groups who make up the Community at The Original Gold Rush Colony in Mogo on the South Coast of NSW Australia form a strong network to help make the venue a great experience for day tours, overnight & holiday stays, school and group camps and retreats and functions of all types.
Ross HoskingCommunity Roles: Tour Guide School Activities - HeadmasterRoss's knowledge of British, Australian & Local History and Australian Literature is particularly appropriate to his work with visiting school groups. Ross designed the educational module for the 1850s classroom experience in which he acts as a formal and stern schoolmaster,...
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Rob WombeyCommunity Roles: Tour Guide- School Activities - HeadmasterTour Guide and Actor Rob Wombey brings his exuberant skills to make the Penny School lessons for School excursion groups at The Original Gold Rush Colony in Mogo fun for all.The classic gown he wears as the Headmaster is typical of the 1850's teachers and professors. At other times you will enjoy...
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Corey James PetersonCommunity Roles: Outdoors manager. Tour guide. Bus driverCorey is the longest serving member of staff, joining Old Mogo Town in its infancy. He has taken extended leave on occasions to work in other tourist facilities, and returned with an enhanced skill base. He is seen here in his traditional dry-as-a-bone which he wears as a uniform in wet or cold...
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Norma PetersonCommunity Roles: Dot Painting AcitivitiesNorma is a talented Koorie Artist. She provides the dot painting sessions for school excursion groups, as well as demonstrations of her work on Heritage Days. Her works for sale are displayed in the Print Workshop, and may be purchased from reception. Norma is justifiably proud of her son Corey our...
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Jacqueline BrennanCommunity Roles: Part Time Tour GuideJackie as she is fondly known is a full time mum with a passion for history, the gold rush and The Original Gold Rush Colony in particular. She is very keen on Face book and the Colony's profile. The Japanese exchange student group that regularly visits the Colony, specifically asked for her...
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Debra NichollsCommunity Roles: Souvenir ShopDebra works part time at the Original Gold Rush Colony and attends to pricing and housekeeping in the Souvenir Shop. Her ready smile and pleasant nature add to the ambiance on her days at work.
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Dylan ParkinsonCommunity Roles: Tour GuideDylan is currently in year 12 at Broulee. Dylan is one of our youngest tour guide and has a passion for history. In his spare time Dylan loves music and plays Guitar, Piano, Bass and writes music.
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Anthony McLennanCommunity Roles: Tour GuideAnthony has followed a long family history to join the team at The Original Gold Rush Colony. His Mum is Photographer and Financial Controller Elizabeth McLennan. Manager Georgina is his sister-in-law, and his brother had been a tour guide for several years. Anthony is very keen on lapidary and...
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Annalise MitchellCommunity Roles: Tour GuideHappy Smiling Outgoing Annalise works part time as a tour guide. Part of our educational Gold History tours Anna is more than happy to help the kids with gold panning, creating a great experience for all to enjoy. Anna also helps out with reception when needed.
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Eleonor WoodvilleCommunity Roles: Tour Guide - 1850s Miss JamesHalf way through a degree in Cultural Heritage Management at UC, Eleonor has returned home to the South Coast for a sabbatical. Since joining our family oriented business she has taken on the roll of 'Miss James' for our school excursions program, as well as her regular tour guiding. Eleonor also...
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Rod SlockeeCommunity Roles: Koorie Educational OfficerRod is a wonderful historian and educator on all aspects of Koorie Life. Local Aboriginal Community Liason Officer Rod is co-ordinator for all our Koorie activities at the Gold Rush Colony. Rod is a leader in his field running our bush tucker walks, dreamtime stories, cultural stories, traditional...
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Anna JarrettCommunity Roles: StorytellerAnna Jarrett is an internationally acclaimed Australian professional storyteller and accredited trainer with 25 years experience travelling and telling stories. She has been featured at major Australian and international festivals in New Zealand, USA and Singapore. Her stories have been enjoyed by...
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Tim LassauCommunity Roles: Surfing Instructor - OffsiteTim is a 3rd generation south coast local who knows nearly all that is possible to know about the beautiful beaches and waterways of the Batemans Bay area.He has 2 teaching Degrees from Wollongong University. He has travelled abroad, teaching swimming and lifeguarding at a summer camp in...
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Glenn HallCommunity Roles: Surfing Instructor - OffsiteGlenn signed a contract with St George Ruby Club in 1997, and was also employed by the club's junior rugby league development officer. Glen left St George to travel to California where he worked as a wakeboard/waterski instructor. He then worked In the Kids Snowboard Program in Whistler and...
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