This month Russell Harrison caught up with long-time friend and client John Barnesby. John has had an incredible business life spanning some 60 years and is a proud parent of three.

Accountants Phillip Mortimer and Sabina Moir caught up for a coffee with Jonathan Bilton, the current license holder and manager of the Albany Shellfish Hatchery.

Robert Prior recently took some time out with Merv and Judy Lange, founders of Alkoomi Wines.  If you think owning a winery is glamorous, think again.  Merv and Judy are self-taught and built their winery from the ground up.  Here is their fascinating story.

Amy Sims recently caught up with Father Christmas from Santa’s Workshop for a quick chat during this busy time of year.

Dot Ruck and Diana Currie recently caught up with Rod Grieve an Agricultural Consultant at The Store in Albany for a coffee and a chat.

Kelly is our much loved friend and colleague who has worked at Lincolns for a full 25 years! When Emmalee and Skye asked Kelly to share her story at Lincolns she told them she didn’t think her life was interesting. They didn’t listen and she gave in to tell us about herself. Here goes…

Craig Anderson and Pam Kloosterman recently caught up with Bob Whittingstall from Camtrans to discover his interesting story in the transport industry..

Brendan Taylor and Gavin Hard recently caught up with Phil Shilcock from Best Office Systems (BOS). BOS are suppliers and service agents of office machines and technological needs in the Great Southern with offices in Albany and Narrogin.

Amy Sims and Diana Currie caught up with Mark Sawle, the Principal of Great Southern Grammar (GSG) recently to reminisce about the independent school’s 20th birthday celebrations and its bright future in Albany.

Graeme Castlehow is the owner and director of J & S Castlehow Electrical Services, a business he has been involved in for over 40 years. It is today the only electrical business in the state that can do everything from construction, installation, underground drilling and switchboard manufacturing inhouse.

Rob Prior first met Will at Lincolns working as an Accountant.  They worked together for about 7 years before Will decided to do something completely different……and got into bookkeeping instead!  

I met Norm and Edith White about two years ago. While in my office, I asked a few questions about their history. After about an hour I said “you should write a book”. Norm said ‘no one is interested in our story’. There is something special about the humble nature of our pioneers that inspires me. So last week, I went to their house in Albany with Kelly to learn more. Here is a very brief version of their story.