Murphy family
Shortages and a Pandemic
Documenting the transition from horse-drawn transport to early motorization, these reminiscences by James Chester Draper offer a vivid portrait of agrarian life in the Arthurs…
Chapter 18Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraInterwar PeriodModern EraPost-war EraWorld War IWorld War IIUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Arthurs Creek Methodist Church
Established in 1873, the Arthurs Creek Methodist Church served as a vital spiritual and social anchor for the pioneer families of the district, including the…
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…