Murphy, David
The Church of the Irish Martyrs
The construction of the Church of the Irish Martyrs at Arthurs Creek during the interwar period marked a significant expansion of the Diamond Creek parish,…
Gentle Zephyrs over Lomas
During the interwar period, the Arthurs Creek district served as a vital site for the trial and refinement of agricultural mechanisation, notably through the demonstration…
Chapter 32Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
The 1900 Bushfire at Arthurs Creek
On 26 February 1900, a catastrophic bushfire devastated the Arthurs Creek and Yan Yean districts, obliterating fencing, livestock, and homes across a fifteen-mile front. Drawing…
Chapter 23Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraWorld War IUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Arthurs Creek Fruit Growers Association
Established in 1890 at the Mechanics’ Institute, the Arthurs Creek Fruit Growers Association sought to professionalise local agriculture through the shared expertise of prominent district…