Toodyay, known as Newcastle between 1860 and 1910, is a town on the Avon River in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, 85 kilometres (53 mi) north-east of Perth on Ballardong Noongar land. The first European settlement occurred in the area in 1836. After flooding in the 1850s, the townsite was moved to its current location in the 1860s. It is connected by railway and road to Perth. During the 1860s, it was home to bushranger Moondyne Joe.
The Shire of Toodyay is a local government area in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, beyond the north-eastern limits of the Perth metropolitan area. The Shire covers an area of 1,694 square kilometres (654 sq mi), and its seat of government is the town of Toodyay.
Butterly House, also known as Monger's Cottage, is located at 1A-D Harper Road, Toodyay, Western Australia. The building was the location of the first bank in Toodyay.
Connor's House is a single storey dwelling in Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, Western Australia.
Stirling House is located on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia.
The Toodyay Post Office and residence is located in Toodyay, Western Australia on the corner of Stirling Terrace and Duke Street North.
Leeder's House is situated on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia.
Whitfield House is located on Fiennes Street in Toodyay, Western Australia.
Urwin's Store is a historically significant building located on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia. It is registered on the Australian Heritage Database.
Stirling Terrace is the main street of Toodyay, Western Australia, originally called New Road until 1905.
Demasson's House and Shop is situated on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia.
Ellery's Arcade on Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, Western Australia comprises six shops, which were built at various times.
The Stationmaster's House on Stirling Terrace, Toodyay, Western Australia was built in 1895.
Connor's Cottage is situated on Piesse Street in Toodyay, Western Australia.
Wendouree Tearooms is located on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia.
Freemasons' Hotel is a historic building on Stirling Terrace in Toodyay, Western Australia. It was built for William Tregoning, and originally licensed in 1861 as the Newcastle Hotel. In 1977 the building was classified by the National Trust and given a permanent listing on the Register of the National Estate. It is also listed on the Australian Heritage Database.
The National Trust of Western Australia, officially the National Trust of Australia (W.A.), is a statutory authority that delivers heritage services, including conservation and interpretation, on behalf of the Western Australian government and community. It is responsible for managing heritage properties and collections, as well as natural heritage management and education.
The former Toodyay Court House in Toodyay, Western Australia has been used as municipal offices for Toodyay since the 1950s.
West Toodyay was the original location of the town of Toodyay, Western Australia. It is situated in the Toodyay valley, 85 kilometres (53 mi) north east of Perth. The Toodyay valley, discovered by Ensign Robert Dale in 1831, was opened up for settlement in 1836. The original site for the town of Toodyay was determined in 1836 and its boundaries were finalized 1838. The first survey of the town was carried out in 1849. After several serious floods, the decision was made to move the town of Toodyay to higher ground. In 1860, the new town of Newcastle was established 3 miles (4.8 km) further upstream. Newcastle was renamed in 1910 to Toodyay, and the original site became known as West Toodyay.
Charles George Ellery (1854–1937) was Toodyay's bootmaker and was assisted for a time by his brother James, and then his daughter Constance who continued the family business after his death in 1937. His name is associated with his home Shoemaker's House, and shop Ellery's Arcade. He was one of the Toodyay’s civic leaders sitting on a number of boards and committees.
