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 | 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... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Social History
Toolangi Church History by Joanne Priestley by Joanne Priestley Church services were held in the public hall/State School from as early as 1896 with the Pastor, Reverend E.S. Chase, incumbent of St Johns Healesville, hoping for more success in 1897 than the previous... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Social History
The Railway Line That Never Was by David Pockett by David Pockett Well over 100 years ago, the local Toolangi and Castella community was pressuring hard for a railway, primarily to service the timber industry. Local agitation began in 1890, following which the Yea... 
Dec 6, 2021 | Social History
Post Offices & Stores by Joanne Priestley by Joanne Priestley Post offices were an integral part of early communities. Mail would be conveyed to the post office in a loose bag and then sorted by the postmaster or postmistress and held until collection. Like...