TOCUMWAL
Tocumwal is on the NSW side of the
Murray River and one of the few border towns that does not have a
sister (cross border counterpart). Similarly to the other Murray River
towns Tocumwal is also a great small border town. Heritage management
in Tocumwal is positively managed, and the old and new work well in
the town.The town is
said to be named for the local Aboriginal word for "deep hole in the
river”
The first pastoral runs
were established in the 1840s. The town was established in the early
1860s and recognised as a village in 1872. Tocumwal Post Office opened
on 1 August 1868.
Prior to Federation,
Tocumwal was an important customs point for goods crossing between the
then colonies of Victoria and New South Wales.
During WW2 the town was the
site of Royal Australian Air Force Station Tocumwal, which was a major
Royal Australian Air Force training airfield and aircraft depot.
Today, the airfield is a renowned gliding site_small.JPG)
The Churches in Tocumwal
are a mix of the old
and new.
The Anglican Church being a
great example of the era.  
The Hotels in Tocumwal are
great examples of the classic pub and heritage care.   
The Tocumwal Memorial is
accorded a number of sites. 
The Tocumwal Museum is in
the main street of the town.
This is a really nice town
and a stopover is highly recommended if visiting the area.   
Heritage diary
 |