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...
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...
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...
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...