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Toganmain © written and performed by Gus Gun

Here's a surprise! A song all about Toganmain. Take a listen and follow along with lyrics below.

From: Darren O'Loughlin

Darren O'Loughlin recalled one of the last shearings held at Toganmain — back in August 2016.

From: Ian Rowles

Ian Rowles reached out with a family story tied to Toganmain. His father-in-law, Gordon Charles “Charlie” Croker, was born in 1907 in Crookwell, NSW, and came from a family of sheep farmers.

A Growing Circle

Every time someone adds their name to the list, it’s a quiet reminder of just how far Toganmain reaches.

I was going through the latest newsletter sign-ups the other day, and what struck me wasn’t just the number — it was the stories.

From: Kay Turner

From: Kay Turner

Kay Turner contributed an invaluable visual archive to the Toganmain restoration.

From: Brian & Sue Lockhart

Tom Lockhart, now 88 and living in Tasmania, once worked as a shearer at the Toganmain Woolshed in the late 1950s.

From: Mike Smith

Mike Smith, a retired livestock agent and wool showfloor manager from South Australia, had spent over 50 years in the wool industry.

From: Michael Grambeau

In 1991, Michael Grambeau worked at Toganmain as a rouseabout.

From: Ted Speed and Annie Kessell

Ted Speed and Annie Kessell, from Kangaroo Island, made a return visit to Toganmain while on holiday.

From: David Lewis

From: David Lewis

David Lewis has shared a couple of stories with us — one about the dogs that worked the shed with him, and another about the quiet presence of veterans who passed through Toganmain. But he’s since been back in touch with a few more memories, and I reckon they’re worth including.

From: Robert and Kaye Emmett

Robert and Kaye Emmett, from Horsham, Victoria, recalled a weekend spent working at Toganmain in August.

A Long Line at Toganmain

This story came in from Sharon Gibbins, and it reaches right back to the early days of Toganmain — further than most.

Rodney Harrison

Rodney Harrison

This story came through Tracy McLaughlin, who’s been quietly helping us gather names, photos, and memories in all sorts of ways.

The Toganmain Woolshed Precinct Incorporated wishes to thank the following businesses for their generous support. 

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