Allen, Dick
Chapter 25Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraInterwar PeriodPost-war EraWorld War IIUp 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…
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…
The School Fence - a matter of perspective
During the Second World War, Merv Draper and Dick Allen constructed a new post and wire fence at the Arthurs Creek Primary School to prevent…