Bruce G. Draper
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…
He was very worried about Hitler taking over
This account details the life and career of James Chester Draper, a Victorian police officer and dedicated Scout leader whose service spanned the interwar period.…
Numurkah
This memoir provides a detailed account of life in the Numurkah district during the interwar years, focusing on the author's experiences as a police officer…
You’ll never ride it
James Chester Draper provides a detailed account of agricultural life and land management practices at the Barton Hill and Maranui properties in the Yan Yean…
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute by Bruce G. Draper
Established in 1887, the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute has served as the intellectual and social cornerstone of the Arthurs Creek district for over a century.…
Up the Creek : Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District by Bruce G. Draper
Bruce G. Draper documents the foundational settlement and social development of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century. This historical survey examines the experiences…
Special Exhibition - Artists of the Arthurs Creek District 1953 - 1970
The Special Exhibition held at the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute in March 1970 served as a significant cultural event that showcased the work of prominent…
2020 Nillumbik Heritage Guide
The Nillumbik Heritage Guide is a multi-layered digital resource documenting the cultural and historical sites of the Shire of Nillumbik. First released in 2015 and…
The Batman Apple Tree
Located on the eastern bank of the Plenty River at Greensborough, the so-called Batman Apple Tree serves as a living relic of the region's pioneering…
History and Heritage in Up the Creek: Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Established in the late nineteenth century by the pioneer orchardist Charles Draper, the Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire became a hub of agricultural…