Era

Post-war Era

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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…

By Bruce G. Draper

Blackman, Charles Borrack, John Boyd, Arthur Cuxson, Ian

Modern Era Post-war Era Around the District

Vale Bruce Draper — From Boxing to Books: A Lifetime of Community Service

Bruce George Draper was a distinguished public servant, conservationist, and local historian whose life was defined by a profound commitment to community service and the…

By C. Ashley

Arasaratnam, Aras Baird, Malcolm Bolton, Chris Brock, Neil

Chapter 4Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

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…

By Bruce G. Draper

Batman, John Bosch, J.A.Flintoff, Frederick Flintoff, T.

Chapter 45Modern Era Post-war Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Frank Dalby Davison’s Bush Diary

In 1951, the noted Australian author Frank Dalby Davison (1893–1970) and his wife Marie settled at Folding Hills, a small dairy and pig farm in…

By Bruce G. Draper

Davison, Frank Dalby Davison, Marie Draper, Bruce G.Richardson, John

Chapter 14Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation Era Interwar Period Modern Era Post-war Era World War II Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Waitui – the Macmillan Homestead

The Scottish immigrant Donald Macmillan established a farming life in the Arthurs Creek district following his arrival at Port Phillip in 1849. His descendants and…

By Bruce G. Draper

Draper family Draper, Charles Draper, James Draper, William

Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era World War I World War II Around the District

Arthurs Creek Cemetery - A Simple Tour

Established in 1847 by the pioneer Patrick Reid following the death of his wife Agnes, the Arthurs Creek Cemetery serves as a significant historical record…

By Bruce G. Draper

Airey, Robert Bassett, Richard Brock, Alexander Draper, Charles

Chapter 18Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Interwar Period Modern Era Post-war Era World War I World War II Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Arthurs Creek Methodist Church

Established in 1873, the Arthurs Creek Methodist Church served as a vital spiritual and social anchor for the pioneer families of the district, including the…

By Bruce G. Draper

Comer family Mann family Murphy family

Chapter 25Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era World War II Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Arthurs Creek Post Office

Established in 1889 following a public meeting at the Mechanics Institute, the Arthurs Creek Post Office served as a vital administrative and social hub for…

By Bruce G. Draper

Allan, Annie Allan, Ebeneezer Allan, Mavis Allen, Dick

Chapter 13Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era World War I Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Glen Donald

Established in 1864 by Scottish immigrants John and Christina McDonald, the Glen Donald selection at Arthurs Creek became the centre of a multi-generational farming and…

By Bruce G. Draper

Draper family Draper, William Plenty Herbert, John McDonald family

Chapter 17Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Interwar Period Modern Era Post-war Era World War I Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Ryders Flat Reserve

Located within the Arthurs Creek district, Ryders Flat Reserve occupies land originally selected in 1870 by Christina McDonald and later developed by the Ryder and…

By Bruce G. Draper

Draper, Charles McDonald, Christina McDonald, Ewen McDonald, John