Books
Full-length published works in the archive covering the history of the Arthurs Creek district and surrounding region.
From Laggan To Arthur’s Creek by Ross McDonald
This genealogical account traces the migration and settlement patterns of the McDonald and Draper families as they transitioned from their origins in Laggan to the…
Seeds of Yesterday : the Fruit of Tomorrow by Pam Goodey
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the families of the McDonald, Draper, and Underwood lineages established themselves as prominent orchardists and agriculturalists within…
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…
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.…
Arthurs Creek Cemetery: a History (Revised Edition) by Lindsay Mann
Established as a focal point for the Arthurs Creek district, the local cemetery serves as a vital record of the social and religious development of…
Pioneers and Painters: One hundred years of Eltham and Its Shire by Alan Marshall
Published in 1971, Alan Marshall’s seminal work chronicles the development of the Shire of Eltham from its colonial origins through the mid-twentieth century. The text…
Yan Yean : A History by Dianne Edwards
Published in 1978 by the Yan Yean School Council, Dianne Edwards's historical survey documents the development of the Yan Yean district from the colonial era…
The Melbourne Book written by Clive Turnbull ; drawings by Kenneth Jack
Published in 1948, The Melbourne Book offers a post-war reflection on the social and architectural character of the Victorian capital. Written by journalist Clive Turnbull…
The Last Cry by Mick Woiwod
First published in 1997 by Tarcoola Press, The Last Cry by Mick Woiwod provides a scholarly examination of Indigenous history within the broader context of…