Up the Creek Victoria
A digital historical archive of the Arthurs Creek district and beyond — compiled by local historian, author, and researcher Bruce G. Draper from 25 years of original research into the families, places, and stories that shaped this corner of Victoria.
Recent Additions
Ian Stapleton: Chronicler of the High Country
Ian Stapleton is a prominent chronicler of the Victorian High Country whose work documents the social history, resilient pioneers, and regional industries of the mountain…
Whittlesea History Society
The Whittlesea History Society serves as a repository for historical records and artefacts pertaining to the City of Whittlesea and its surrounding districts. The society…
Jacinta Crealy, Author
The author Jacinta Crealy chronicles the life of her great-great-great-grandfather Robert Whatmough, a pioneering horticulturalist who migrated from England to Melbourne in 1841. Settling in…
First Nations Friday
As part of an ongoing commitment to reconciliation, David Kerrigan contributes regular historical essays and digital content regarding First Nations people within the Arthurs Creek…
Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park
The Friends of Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Park is a volunteer organization dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of the Kangaroo Ground War Memorial Tower…
I Knew You Weren't Blokes Like That
James Chester Draper provides an evocative account of his professional and personal life in the Mallee region during the interwar period, detailing his experiences as…
Collections
The archive is organised into 11 collections — authored works, community resources, and scholarly publications.
About This Archive
Up the Creek — Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District is the work of local historian Bruce G. Draper, documenting the settlement, development, and communities of the Arthurs Creek district in north-east Melbourne, Victoria.
This digital archive preserves Bruce’s research alongside contributions from fellow historians, making these stories accessible to family researchers, local history enthusiasts, and the wider community.