Draper, James Chester
I Knew You Weren't Blokes Like That
James Chester Draper provides an evocative account of his professional and personal life in the Mallee region during the interwar period, detailing his experiences as…
He was very worried about Hitler taking over
This account details the life and career of James Chester Draper, a Victorian police officer and dedicated Scout leader whose service spanned the interwar period.…
You’ll never ride it
James Chester Draper provides a detailed account of agricultural life and land management practices at the Barton Hill and Maranui properties in the Yan Yean…
Introduction to the Reminiscences of J.C. Draper
James Chester Draper was a prominent figure of the Arthurs Creek district whose life spanned the transition from the pioneering era of his grandparents to…
Vale Bruce Draper — From Boxing to Books: A Lifetime of Community Service
Bruce George Draper was a distinguished community leader, historian, and naval officer whose life was defined by service, environmental advocacy, and a deep commitment to…
History and Heritage in Up the Creek: Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Established in the late nineteenth century by the pioneer orchardist Charles Draper, the Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire became a hub of agricultural…
Boyhood Memories - James Chester Draper 1905 - 1998
James Chester Draper (1905–1998) provides a vivid account of his upbringing on the family orchard at Barton Hill in Arthurs Creek during the early twentieth…
James Chester Draper
James Chester Draper (1905–1998) was a dedicated Victorian police officer and community leader whose life spanned the transition from pioneering orcharding in the Arthurs Creek…
Epic of the Outback - Mercy Flight Rescues Cattleman
In January 1944, a remote cattleman named Robert Goldie sustained severe injuries following a fall from his horse on the rugged slopes of Mount Wellington…