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Bruce Vidgen (1944 – 2022)

Bruce Vidgen was part of a group of young men including John Deane and Stan Cook whom Doug Mactaggart relied very heavily on, as his quick fix, trouble shooters, in the fast growing Mactaggarts group during the the late 1950s and 1960s”

This is a very apt quote on Bruce Vidgen’s loyalty and dedication to Mactaggarts and later Primac, by another long term agent, Mr Jerry O’Sullivan , on his recent post to the Primac Gurus Facebook page, whilst commenting on Bruce’s career.

A True Company Man – Bruce Vidgen – 37 years as an agent for the one company

Bruce commenced employment with Mactaggarts PPCA Ltd, on the 12th December 1960, and enjoyed a career that spanned the next 37 years. Like most trainees during the early years, Bruce was introduced to a wide range of inter departmental and inter branch training.

He took the opportunity to further improve his career and life skills, by taking a leave of absence from Mactaggarts in 1972/73 to study in the United States, and Europe. Later in 1975, he also took the opportunity to act as Doug Mactaggart’s campaign manager, for Doug’s nomination for the federal election, for the seat of Ryan, representing the National Party.

This portfolio is just a sample of Bruce’s career. It has been extracted from his comprehensive collection of files and memorabilia gathered over a lifetime as an agent. Congratulations Bruce Vidgen on such a wonderful and diverse career.

BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE:

December 1960 – August 1961 Office boy and Merchandise and Stock Departments

IPSWICH:

September 1961 – November 1961 Trainee Livestock Salesman

BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE:

December 1961 – March 1962 Merchandise and Livestock Departments

MILES:

April 1962 Relieving duties – General

WANDOAN:

May 1962 Relieving duties – General

BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE:

June 1962 – September 1962 Stock Department – stock clerk

SURAT:

September 1962 – January 1963 Livestock Salesman and all office bookwork

ROCKHAMPTON:

January 1963 – May 1964 Livestock Salesman (including Baralaba and Gin Gin)

EIDSVOLD:

May 1964 – August 1966 Livestock Salesman/Auctioneer (including Gin Gin sales)

BARALABA:

March 1966 Relieving Officer in Charge

BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE:

August 1966 – April 1968 Assistant Auctioneer, Cannon Hill & Auctioneer, Produce Department

EISDSVOLD:

Nov 1967 Relieving duties, Stock Salesman and Auctioneer

TARA:

February 1968 Relieving Branch Manager

CLERMONT:

April 1968 – December 1971 Branch Manager and Auctioneer

ROCKHAMPTON:

December 1971 – June 1972 Livestock Manager – Central Queensland Division & Auctioneer

U.S.A:

June 1972 – June 1973 Leave of absence for industrial traineeship, Kansas City.

EUROPE:

June 1973 – December 1973 Study tour – Europe and Southern Asia

BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE:

January 1974 – May 1974 Public Relations Officer & General Livestock Duties

LAE, P.N.G:

May 1974 – November 1975 General Manager – New Guinea Pastoral Supplies

BRISBANE:

November 1975 – December 1975 Campaign Manager for D.C. Mactaggart’s campaign for Election

BRISBANE HEAD OFFICE:

January 1976 – October 1977 Manager – Store Stock Department

January 1976 – June 1981 Manager Produce Department

July 1976 – February 1983 Manager – Aircraft Operations, Director -Archer Hangars Pty Ltd

July 1978 – February 1982 Supervisor – Premier Marine Pty Ltd

January 1976 – June 1985 Manager – Advertising and Promotion

September 1980 – June 1985 Manager – Property Department

September 1980 – November 1985 Secretary/Treasurer – Pioneer Crafts Guild of Australia Ltd

July 1981 – December 1992 Manager – Property Development “Carseldine Gardens” & “Belmont”

July 1985 – February 1997 Senior Auctioneer – Property Division

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