Post-war Era
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…
Alma Shanahan (1923-2015)
Alma Shanahan (1923-2015) was a significant Victorian potter who established her practice at the Dunmoochin art colony in Cottles Bridge after arriving in 1953. Influenced…
Robert (Bob) Mair (1943- )
Robert Mair (b. 1943) is a New Zealand-born potter whose career spans significant contributions to the Australian ceramic arts from the late 1960s through to…
Peter Laycock (1927-2009)
Peter Laycock (1927-2009) was a significant figure in the Victorian craft movement, establishing his pottery career alongside his wife Helen at the Dunmoochin artist colony…
Leon Saper (1928-2005)
Leon Saper (1928-2005), a Holocaust survivor who emigrated to Melbourne in 1949, became a pivotal figure within the Dunmoochin Artists' Collective at Cottles Bridge after…
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.…
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…
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…
Special Exhibition - Artists of the Arthurs Creek District 1953 - 1970 - can you help?
In March 1970, the Arthurs Creek State School Committee hosted a special exhibition at the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute, showcasing works by prominent Australian artists…