Draper, James
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…
Barton Hill
These reminiscences by James Chester Draper (1905–1998) detail the daily life and agricultural challenges of the Draper family at their Barton Hill property in Arthurs…
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…
John Ryder - Early Settler
John Ryder (1821–1902) was a foundational pioneer of the Arthurs Creek district who, alongside Charles Draper, selected the initial allotments under the Duffy Land Act…
Waitui – the Macmillan Homestead
The Scottish immigrant Donald Macmillan established a farming life in the Arthurs Creek district following his arrival at Port Phillip in 1849. His descendants and…
Charnwood
Charles Draper, an accomplished pomologist and pioneer fruit grower, established his Charnwood orchard in the Arthurs Creek district following the 1862 Duffy Land Act. Through…
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…
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…