Ryder, John
War and Football
James Chester Draper provides an evocative account of rural life in the Arthurs Creek district during the interwar period, detailing the challenges of farming, local…
Early Days
This account traces the early European occupation and agricultural development of the Arthurs Creek district, beginning with the initial explorations of Joseph Tice Gellibrand and…
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…
Beginnings of the Whittlesea Fair and Show
Established in 1859, the Whittlesea Fair emerged as a vital institution for the Upper Plenty farming community, facilitating the local exchange of livestock and produce…
Horticultural Settlement at Arthurs Creek
The Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire transitioned from pastoral runs to a thriving horticultural centre following the enactment of the Duffy Land Act…
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…
Ryders Flat Reserve
Located within the Arthurs Creek district, Ryders Flat Reserve occupies land originally selected in 1870 by Christina McDonald and later developed by the Ryder 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…
Hazelglen School
Established on land donated by William Reid prior to 1867, the Hazelglen School served as a foundational educational institution for the pioneering families of the…
Charles Draper of Charnwood, Arthurs Creek - Horticultural Pioneer
Charles Draper (1825–1909) was a pioneering horticulturist and orchardist who established the prominent Charnwood estate at Arthurs Creek during the late nineteenth century. An influential…