Reflections

Memories of Toolangi

Memories of Toolangi

by Alec Prentice Sewell I am writing these words in my 86th year, because of the ongoing loss of village, particularly here at Toolangi, with an increasing danger of our little children’s vision being blurred as to the who, what or where of our pioneers. Before all...

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Reflection of 43 years in Toolangi-Castella

Reflection of 43 years in Toolangi-Castella

by Jack and Ngaire Walhout   Introduction Hi, it’s Jack and Ngaire Walhout here, with just a few memories of our forty-three years in the Toolangi/Castella community.   Tallawalla Campsite In 1978 Jack was employed by Scripture Union to be Camp Ranger at their...

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Priestley Family in Toolangi

Priestley Family in Toolangi

by Louie Johnston (née Priestley) and Joanne Priestley Introduction There have been Priestleys living on the Old Toolangi-Dixon’s Creek Road, Toolangi, since 1908. The family tree of the Priestleys can be traced back to 1272 in Yorkshire, England. Early Priestleys...

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Memories of Toolangi, late 1950s-1990s

Memories of Toolangi, late 1950s-1990s

by Jenny Chambers   I feel very much like a ‘Johnny‑come‑lately’ when you compare the time we have been in Toolangi with the likes of Biggs, McLaines, Dembys and Priestleys, but the fact that I have been asked to talk to you indicates that I am at least regarded as a...

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