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St David’s Church History

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  • Post published:July 4, 2021
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History  The township of Toongabbie, by repute following its namesake in a part of New South Wales west of Parramatta with which it shared many topographical features, came into existence…

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Cemetery History

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  • Post published:June 9, 2021
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The Toongabbie Cemetery is located on the corner of Cemetery Road and Traralgon-Maffra Road and is still in use today. A link to Walhalla Disease was a constant threat in…

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Read more about the article Toongabbie Primary School History

Toongabbie Primary School History

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  • Post published:April 26, 2021
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A dozen "scholars" were installed in 1866, learning from a set of Nelson's school text books. The Inspector opened the school proper on 14th May 1867. 1866 and Rural Expansion…

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Read more about the article The Story of Ned Stringer

The Story of Ned Stringer

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  • Post published:April 16, 2021
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Edward (Ned) Stringer is an important historical person in the establishment of the Toongabbie Township due to his discovery of gold at Stringers Creek. Stringer, was born Edward Randel in Lancaster,…

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Read more about the article The Naming of Toongabbie

The Naming of Toongabbie

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  • Post published:April 16, 2021
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Early squatters, who made their wealth from land speculation in the colonies, established ‘pastoral runs' moving down from Sydney and travelling from the foothills of the Great Divide as they…

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Railway Station Yards

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  • Post published:April 16, 2021
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The town of Toongabbie began in 1863 as a supply depot and staging post on the road from Port Albert to Walhalla. Goods were hauled from Port Albert to Toongabbie…

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Mysterious Alma

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  • Post published:April 16, 2021
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Some wall graffiti was discovered in the Lodge Room of the Mechanics Institute by vaudeville magician 'Mysterious Alma' (Australia's foremost illusionist) who visited our hall in 1902. The interesting story with photos…

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Read more about the article An Ode to Toongabbie

An Ode to Toongabbie

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  • Post published:April 16, 2021
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In the bygone days of old, when men eagerly responded to the lust for gold, like the rising sun at the break of dawn, a new town called Toongabbie was…

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ANZAC Day 2021

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  • Post published:April 11, 2021
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2021 Toongabbie

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Read more about the article Autumn 2021 Toongabbie News now available

Autumn 2021 Toongabbie News now available

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  • Post published:April 5, 2021
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The Autumn 2021 Newsletter is now available online and from the General Store. Click here for newsletter

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