The author, Bruce G. Draper at Arthurs Creek Cemetery in 2001 at the graves of Arthurs Creek pioneers, Charles and Catherine Draper. Charles Draper died at 'Charnwood', at the age of 84 years, on 23 April 1909. The Hon. George Graham M.L.A. Minister for Agriculture, stated that he ‘was a household word among fruit growers who regarded him as an authority on the orchard.’ The Australasian lamented that ‘His burly form and genial face will be much missed at our flower and fruit shows.’ Photo credit C. Ashley
