There are so many different jobs on a cattle station. Headstockman is just one of them. The Headstockman is the person who runs the stock camp. Meet our Headstockman, her name is Georgie, you may have met her several times on the blog but here she is again, in case you missed out…
Georgie started work here at Chardy HQ back in 2011. The same time our wonderful old Headstockman – Mick – started. We lost Mick last year in a tragic accident (which you can read about HERE).
Georgie arrived as our Governess. She taught my children for a year and then decided she would like to be a Jillaroo… so into the stock camp she went in 2012. When we lost Mick Georgie stepped up to run the camp, it was a bitter sweet promotion but this girl can and will work. Stubborn may be the word to use.
The stock camp consists of the Headstockman – Georgie – and usually about 5 or 6 Jackaroo’s. So it is just her and a bunch of blokes. Georgie is a real pocket rocket and such a hard worker. She grew up on a farm near Dunedoo in NSW, went to boarding school at PLC in Sydney and then headed up north as a Governess, fresh out of year 12. She governessed on 2 different stations for 3 years before arriving here in 2011.
Georgie’s job is varied and can involve any of the following: mustering, branding, yard work, fencing, fire fighting, pasture monitoring, bore running, welding, setting up portable yards – yep this girl can carry a portable panel on that tiny little back of hers (told you she was stubborn), station maintenance, bore pulling and so much more.
Georgie loves her horses and grew up riding them. This worked wonderfully for us when she was our Governess. She used to take Tom horse riding after school. Georgie may work in a mans world but she also loves nothing better than washing off the dust, dressing up and having a wine with the girls.
So there you have it my friends… our Headstockman. Question time…. what else would you like to know?
Go Georgie!!!
What a multi-talented gal she is, and so typical of a woman to step up without any fuss.
I have to say your life looks pretty amazing to this city gal 🙂
She is a top chick Mish. 🙂
Congrats Georgie, well deserved too……you go girl xxx
Miss you guys at Japanese Slipper Central! Should’ve been the bore runner!!!lol
Ha ha ha ha, what were you thinking when you applied for the cooks position, ha ha ha ha ha. Hope all is well with you!!! 🙂
Wow Georgie is the bomb!
Live her colourful workwear, she looks a treat! What a multi skilled. asset she is!
Miss Chardy you could make a quid on the side , Air BnB !
People would pay big bucks to come and have a few days or a week with you! So much to teach them, how to make a Japanese Slipper, run up a dress, watch the cook cook for a crowd, watch the kids in the school room! Might drive you nuts but it would be a winner!
ha ha ha ha, not sure the company we work for would be in on that, ha ha ha. Think the year gets busy enough without extra’s. 🙂
Good on her! Glad to see another woman showing she’s got what it takes 🙂
Absolutely Kels. xx
what a character Georgie must be!
Yes yes re AIRBNB – we would come out – bring our 8 and 6 year old girls – what a great experience it would be for them…!
She is great Andrew. 🙂
Congrats on being in a male dominated world. Love that women proven that we are just as capable as a man. And a huge change for being a Governess
Best sort of gal …..hard working and can keep up with the rest of them but still can shine and look the biz dressed up with wine in hand…..bit like you Chards really. 😃How awesome to step up from Govie to that role, fab, i like the way you outback ladies give things a go.
Knowing you both, is such a treat. Doing what you do best. Just want to know one thing …. When are you coming to the metropolis of Camooweal?
Your back – yay! Would love to come in for a cheeky drink at the Mother Ship with you. Just not sure when. We do need an electrician out here though – how soon can Sir Russell get out here… bain maire needs attention, new lights need installing, exhaust fan needs fixing….
PS: I can and will supply Japanese Slippers!
Hi Danielle,
I’m soooooo impressed that your Headstockman is actually a Headstock-woman! Glad that you have a few women out there with you now, and do hope that you have had more good rain.
Love Jo
Hi Jo, it is great to have some women here. Have had some lovely rain, not heaps but a little bit more. Bright and sunny today. 🙂
Georgie is an inspiration to all young women that if you want that job in a “very male dominated position” you can achieve it and succeed! Even though she works hard with the men, I just love how she dresses so beautifully when she socialises! God I wish I was born 20yrs later as the conditions are so much better on property today.
Yep, she sure does know how to dress like a lady – she has great taste and gorgeous clothes and even drinks Chardy with me!