Draper, Chester
One of the mob
During the interwar period and the early years of the Second World War, the agricultural community of Arthurs Creek, Streamville, and the surrounding districts relied…
Chapter 12Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraWorld War IUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
What is in a name at Murphy’s Creek
The settlement of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century was significantly shaped by the arrival of two distinct Murphy families, whose prevalence in…
Chapter 31Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraInterwar PeriodPost-war EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
The Willows and the Running Creek at Charnwood
The Draper family property Charnwood, situated along the Running Creek in the Arthurs Creek district, serves as the focal point for this examination of environmental…
Dr. Willliam Ronald of Yan Yean
Scottish-born physician Dr. William Ronald (1808–1882) established his practice at Yan Yean in 1842, serving as a vital medical presence for the pioneering families of…