Dec 10, 2021 | Social History
Some History of Hotels and Guest Houses in Toolangi-Castella and Surrounds by Bernie Miller by Bernie Miller The Growth of Tourism and the Role of Guest Houses in the District Tourism blossomed close to Toolangi from the early 1880s. At Christmas, in peak tourist... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Sport & Recreation
Toolangi Tennis History by Joanne Priestley by Joanne Priestley Tennis has been a part of Toolangi since the early days of European settlement. The first record details an annual meeting of the Toolangi Tennis Club in 1901 when Mr Waters was re-elected Honorary... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Sport & Recreation
Toolangi Cricket History by Joanne Priestley by Joanne Priestley It would seem that cricket was played from the earliest days of settlement in Toolangi. The first report is of an annual ball of the cricket club being held in the schoolhouse in 1897.[i] One can... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Sport & Recreation
Finding the Toolangi Football Club by Bernie Miller by Bernie Miller From the time I became involved in the history project in 2020, the Toolangi Football Club was mentioned by a number of locals. There were conflicting ideas of where and when the team played, almost... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Social History
Toolangi-Castella District Community House by Margaret O’Connell Strengthening our community through opportunity, diversity and connection – Vision Statement 2019–2022 In 1995, under the auspices of the Kinglake District Neighbourhood House (KDNH), a local...