Bassett, R.
Chapter 32Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
The 1900 Bushfire at Arthurs Creek
On 26 February 1900, a catastrophic bushfire devastated the Arthurs Creek and Yan Yean districts, obliterating fencing, livestock, and homes across a fifteen-mile front. Drawing…
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall and Free Library
The establishment of the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute Hall and Free Library in 1886 represented a significant milestone in the social and cultural development of…