What does tocal stand for?
What does tocal stand for?
“Tocal” is an Aboriginal word, and at one stage it was thought to mean “ducks-a-plenty” in the local Aboriginal dialect. However, the weight of recent evidence indicates Tocal simply means “big” or “plenty”. Aboriginal grinding grooves have been located within the homestead complex at Tocal.
Who owns Tocal?
The property is owned by the C. B. Alexander Foundation. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. The Tocal College complex, built on the former homestead grounds from the 1960s, is separately heritage-listed.
When was tocal homestead built?
1841
Felix built the Homestead in 1841 and it is one of the classic houses of Australia. It is the centrepiece of a set of buildings that is subject to a Permanent Conservation order and registered in the National Estate. Charles Reynolds leased the property in 1844.
What LGA is tocal in?
City of Maitland
Tocal, New South Wales
| Tocal New South Wales | |
|---|---|
| LGA(s) | City of Maitland |
| County | Durham |
| Parish | Middlehope |
| State electorate(s) | Maitland |
When did tocal field days start?
Timeline
| 1980 | Dairy apprenticeship began |
|---|---|
| 1981 | NSW Agriculture external study program moved to Tocal |
| 1981 | NSW Numeralla chicken farm purchased |
| 1984 | Tocal Field Days began |
| 1985 | Miss Myrtle and Miss Marguerita Curtis died |
Is tocal on this year?
This year’s event is set to run April 29 to May 1 following a record event last year. More than 28,000 people attended the 2021 event after COVID 19 prevented it from going ahead in 2020.
Are dogs allowed to tocal field day?
NO DOGS ALLOWED ON SITE.
Are dogs allowed at Tocal Field Days?
What time does tocal open?
Tocal Field Days – 9am to 5pm Saturday 9am to 4pm Sunday.
