In 1945, a young air force bomber returned from the battlefields of World War II with a vision for the future. That man was Hugh Reilly, and the business he founded in Mackay would go on to become one of the region’s longest-standing real estate agencies.
With a reputation for fairness and integrity, Hugh Reilly Real Estate quickly became a trusted name in the community. In fact, when the United States forces relinquished Post Office Box One in 1945, it was handed to Hugh Reilly Real Estate — a symbol of the agency’s early presence at the heart of Mackay.
The business thrived through the 1950s and 1960s, when weekend auctions at the agency’s Victoria Street premises became a local talking point. These auctions weren’t just about property — almost anything could go under the hammer, from chooks and ducks to household goods, creating a lively community atmosphere that many old-timers still remember fondly.
Since 1986, Hugh Reilly Real Estate has called the corner of Wood and Gordon Street home. With only two office locations in its 80-year history, the business has remained a stable and enduring part of the city landscape.
Today, under the leadership of Managing Director Josey Comerford, the agency continues to build on Hugh’s legacy — combining over 80 years of experience with modern systems and a forward-looking approach.
From its wartime beginnings to today’s dynamic market, Hugh Reilly Real Estate remains a proud part of Mackay’s story.
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