Federation Era
I might send one of you to Manangatang
James Chester Draper provides a vivid account of rural life in the Arthurs Creek district during the early twentieth century, detailing the transition from traditional…
Charabancs and Bunyip Forest Devils
These reminiscences by James Chester Draper provide an evocative account of community life, land use, and pioneer farming practices in the Yan Yean district during…
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…
Fires and Floods
Writing from the perspective of the Federation and interwar years, James Chester Draper recounts the arduous realities of agricultural life and livestock management across the…
Introduction to the Reminiscences of J.C. Draper
James Chester Draper was a prominent figure of the Arthurs Creek district whose life spanned the transition from the pioneering era of his grandparents to…
Barton Hill
These reminiscences by James Chester Draper (1905–1998) detail the daily life and agricultural challenges of the Draper family at their Barton Hill property in Arthurs…
Public Records Office Victoria
The Public Records Office Victoria serves as the primary repository for the state government, preserving an extensive collection of administrative and historical documentation spanning from…
Museums Victoria Collections
The Museums Victoria wax fruit collection comprises over 1800 detailed botanical models, representing the intersection of artistic craftsmanship and agricultural display from 1873 to 1960.…
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…
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…