The Tocumwal Archive

The Tocumwal Archive is a combination of historical photographs and the stories of the people who have had a part in the history of the Tocumwal houses.

1	The origins of Canberra's 'Tocumwal' houses
		The Tocumwal air force base Constructing the Tocumwal air force base
2	From Tocumwal to Canberra
		On the road Unloading in O'Connor Who ever thought we'd get a Tocumwal house! Owen Taverner – bricklayer – contract for 100 Tocumwal cottages in O'Connor
3	Early years of the houses in O'Connor
		The first to be handed over Block 5 section 36 Just the house on a bare suburban block The japonica hedge and other improvements We were glad to get the house ‘Good luck with the rocks, Bruce!'
4	Parties and pastimes during the first twenty years
		Cowboys and cracker nights The cross on the chimney Dressing up Suicide hill Visiting Todd Street ceilidhs Square dancing Dances and a keg of beer Sunday at the Raccosta's
5	Changing patterns of community from the 1970s - 1990s
		This house'll suit me fine A community in the balance
6	Long term residents
		I don't ever want to go The story of Studio Nundah My life with the ponies and horses at Quinn Street
7	The past and the present
		Nothing that will alter the original character of the house A return visit to Hart Street

Story Index | Image Gallery

The Tocumwal Archive was first developed by Mary Hutchison and Katherine Pepper with the support of
PhotoAccess and funds from the ACT Government through its Heritage Council.

Page design and construction by Adrian Redman