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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Newspaper - Bendigo Advertiser Collection: Small Town With Big Hearts Article on Tooleen, Aug 04 1993
... ...tooleen...Small Towns With Big Hearts Tooleen. Series of photos and information about Tooleen. ...NEWSPAPER Bendigo advertiser tooleen Small Towns With Big Hearts Tooleen. ...Toolleen was once planned for about 100 homes but now has only 10 or 11 houses. The town is described as tranquil but somewhat melancholic due to its reduced population and closed school. The old school, closed for over two years, stands as a symbol of the town's past, with a 1909 bell and a time capsule to be opened in 2034.The schoolyard and classroom remain, though vandalized and unused. Toolleen is situated at a crossroads, making it feel peripheral—at the edge of federal and state electorates, the shire, and even police districts. Residents face inconveniences such as being in the wrong police district, requiring long-distance calls for assistance. Despite decline, Toolleen maintains a sense of contentment, with a pub, general store/post office, and a renowned football ground. The town's farming base and modest expectations contribute to its stability compared to other declining hamlets. Toolleen's layout stems from the 1893 Settlement Act, which aimed to help people become self-sufficient during Victoria's depression.The Plough Inn (the local pub) has been central since the 1860s, rebuilt in 1905, and historically linked to the Spiers family.Recent Revitalization Efforts. The pub, now run by Col and Suzanne Munro, has been restored, attracting both locals and travelers. The Mount Pleasant Football Club remains a key social hub, reinforcing community bonds. The local club is a central hub, hosting regular social gatherings and planning events like a club ball. Sporting activities, especially football, are significant, with local teams performing well and the grand final being a major event. The Mount Pleasant footy ground and associated facilities are notable community assets. The general store and post office, run by Bernard and Donna Linnett, serve as important services for the area’s 75 families. A large, modern turkey farm operated by Teville Tranter is the district’s biggest employer, supplying Melbourne restaurants. Entrepreneurial activity includes Terry Tuohey’s firewood business, which processes and sells red gum logs to Melbourne, demonstrating local value-adding. Residents appreciate the quiet, supportive lifestyle, with newcomers like the Linnetts choosing Toolleen for its community feel. The Tuohey family is prominent in the area, contributing to the town’s close-knit atmosphere and support network.Small Towns With Big Hearts Tooleen. Series of photos and information about Tooleen. Pictures by Peter Hyett. Written by Wayne Gregson. This item contains the following documents newspaper articles and black and white photos: 8091.608a Part of Page 19, the Bendigo Advertiser Aug 04 1993 8091.608b Part of Page 19, the Bendigo Advertiser Aug 04 1993 8091.608c Black and White Photo of Campervan approaching Tooleen - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608d Black and White Photo of Terry Tuohey’s and his firewood business, which processes and sells red gum logs to Melbourne - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608e Black and White Photo of the Tooleen Hotel - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608f Black and White Photo of the Tooleen Hotel - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608g Black and White Photo of man on the verandah of the General Store - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608h Black and White Photo of Road Patrol and workers - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608i Black and White Photo of the Tooleen Primary School and Bell out the front - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608j Black and White Photo of paddocks and dam - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608k Black and White Photo of man on the verandah of the General Store - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608l Black and White Photo of truck on the road at Tooleen - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608m Black and White Photo of paddocks and hills at Tooleen - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608n Black and White Photo of road signs and Neighbourhood Watch - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608o Black and White Photo of church - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608p Black and White Photo of Football Ground and Club Rooms - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608q Black and White Photo and newspaper article: Terry Tuohey and his partners harvest fallen red gum timber from local creeks and floodways.The timber is processed and transported to Melbourne, where it is bagged into 13-kilogram lots. Each bag of timber is sold for $5.30 at various outlets. A tonne of Toolleen wood retails for $407.70, reflecting the value-added approach. The Tuohey family has deep roots in Toolleen, contributing to the local economy and community identity. 8091.608r Black and White Photo of the bar of the pub with possibly Suzanne Munro behind - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608s Black and White Photo of a dog in the middle of the road with traffic approaching - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608t Black and White Photo of a dog in the middle of the road with traffic approaching - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608u Black and White Photo of Terry Tuohey’s and his firewood business, which processes and sells red gum logs to Melbourne - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608u Black and White Photo of van and paddocks along the road - Contact BHS for Details 8091.608v Black and White Photo of Football Ground and Club Rooms - Contact BHS for Detailsnewspaper, bendigo advertiser, tooleen -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HICKSON COLLECTION: FEMALE PORTRAIT
... ...Tooleen...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Individual rose victoria louise osborne Tooleen Rose Osborne Hickson. Kalma, The Mall Bendigo, opposite P.O. ...Sepia coloured portrait of a young adult female dressed in long dress, lace wrap, three strands of pearls around neck. Rose Osborne ? Who married Frederick George Hickson ? Written on bottom of photo: Kalma, The Mall, Bendigo, opposite P.O.Kalma, The Mall Bendigo, opposite P.O.person, individual, rose victoria louise osborne, tooleen, rose osborne, hickson. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Photograph - HICKSON COLLECTION: PORTARIT OF FREDERICK GEORGE HICKSON
... Information provided with photos: Frederick George Hickson born 1884, Tooleen, Victoria. Father Edward George, mother Lucy MaryAnne Aylett, married 1879 in Kerry. ...Information provided with photos: Frederick George Hickson born 1884, Tooleen, Victoria. Father Edward George, mother Lucy MaryAnne Aylett, married 1879 in Kerry. ...Portrait: sepia coloured photo of baby sitting on ornate cane chair. Baby is wearing white lace over over garment, with long-sleeved garment underneath. Written on back of photo in fountain pen 'Freddie Hickson Age ten months' On bottom of photo Alan Spicer Williamson Street, Bendigo. Information provided with photos: Frederick George Hickson born 1884, Tooleen, Victoria. Father Edward George, mother Lucy MaryAnne Aylett, married 1879 in Kerry. Frederick died 1942, Heathcote, aged 86. Edward George Hickson, born 1837, father James, mother Barbara Godfrey, died 1915 Toolleen aged 78. Frederick George Hickson married Rose Victoria Louise Osborne in 1913. Rose Osborne born 1889 Raywood, father Louis, mother Margaret Ann Carmen. Children of Frederick and Rose : Edward George born 1914, Long gully. Margaret Lucy born 1916 Bendigo.Allan Spicer, Williamson St., Bendigoperson, individual, frederick george hickson, toolleen, hickson -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: SUNDRY REPORTS, 1930's
... Page from the Árgus' dated 2nd August 1900 featuring an article on the survey of the Garden line of Reefs; 3. 5 page report with maps on the Tooleen Gold Field; 4. Single page report about an unnamed mining area claimed to be on the southern end of the Deborah line of reef. ...Page from the Árgus' dated 2nd August 1900 featuring an article on the survey of the Garden line of Reefs; 3. 5 page report with maps on the Tooleen Gold Field; 4. Single page report about an unnamed mining area claimed to be on the southern end of the Deborah line of reef. ...Manilla Folder containing reports from various mines in Bendigo and surrounding areas. 1. 4 page typewritten report on the Balaclava Hill Mine at Rushworth and some newspaper clippings about the mine with a plan of the underground workings; 2. Page from the Árgus' dated 2nd August 1900 featuring an article on the survey of the Garden line of Reefs; 3. 5 page report with maps on the Tooleen Gold Field; 4. Single page report about an unnamed mining area claimed to be on the southern end of the Deborah line of reef. (this could be the 'Three Jays' mine in Sedgwick. P. Wilkin); 5. Hand written report on the Coronation Mine, 2 miles east of Walhalla.; 6. Hand written report dated 1935, of the Queen Mary mine, St. Arnaud.; 7. 1932 report on the North Neangar lease.; 8 4 page report on the Kings Prize Gold Mining Syndicate.; 9. Description of the plant of the Marong Alluvial Company? Also a guide for marking out leases.; 10. Crushing details (1 page) from the 'Enterprise' Mine South of and adjacent to Perseverence.; 11. 1 page crushing details from Rowe Brothers, Mosquito Mine, Fryerstown.; 12 hand written report mentions Arthur Hatfield, Scarsdale.; 13. Map with lines of reef showing the position of the New Moon Consolidated and the New Moon United shafts.; 14, Large scale map from Harrison/Victoria street to Havilah Road showing the positions of the Carlisle, North Garden and Unity Shafts.gold mining, miners' safety cage, sundry reports, mining. bendigo, rushworth, balaclava hill, garden line of reef, toolleen, coronation mine, walhalla, queen mary mine, st. arnaud. north neangar, kings prize gold mining syndicate, marong, enterprise mine, perseverence, rowe brothers, mosquito mine, fryerstown, arthur hatfield, scarsdale, new moon consolidate, new moon united, carlisle, north garden, unity. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Document - MCCOLL, RANKIN AND STANISTREET COLLECTION: NELL GWYNNE REEF MINE - PROPOSAL FOR AMALGAMATION, 1957 - 1959
... History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields ORGANIZATION Business nell gwynne reef mine McColl Rankin & Stanistreet Nell Gwynne Mine Tooleen Gold Mining Syndicate gold mining proposal for amalgamation McColl, Rankin & Stanistreet Document. ...Document. Manila Folder containing assorted letters and documents : creditor information - shareholders values - proposals - balance sheet.McColl, Rankin & Stanistreetorganization, business, nell gwynne reef mine, mccoll, rankin & stanistreet, nell gwynne mine, tooleen gold mining syndicate, gold mining, proposal for amalgamation
