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Bassett, Richard

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Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era World War I World War II Around the District

Arthurs Creek Cemetery - A Simple Tour

Established in 1847 by the pioneer Patrick Reid following the death of his wife Agnes, the Arthurs Creek Cemetery serves as a significant historical record…

By Bruce G. Draper

Airey, Robert Bassett, Richard Brock, Alexander Draper, Charles

Chapter 10Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

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…

By Bruce G. Draper

Apted, George Arthur, Henry Bassett, Richard Brennan, Pierce

Chapter 37Early Settlement Federation Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Bassett Family Cricket Eleven

During the early twentieth century, the Bassett family established a prominent reputation within the Arthurs Creek district for their contributions to both local agriculture and…

By Bruce G. Draper

Bassett family Bassett, Alf Bassett, Arthur Bassett, Erskine

Chapter 15Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Lobbs Hill

Situated in the foothills of the Plenty ranges, Lobbs Hill serves as a focal point for the agricultural development and pioneer settlement of the Arthurs…

By Bruce G. Draper

Bassett, Ann Bassett, Richard Brock, Sandy Grimshaw family

Chapter 23Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation Era World War I Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

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…

By Bruce G. Draper

Bassett, Richard Brain, George Brennan, M.J.Brennan, Martin

Chapter 20Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early Settlement Federation Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

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…

By Bruce G. Draper

Abbey, Brian Airey, Robert Bassett, Richard Brennan, P.

Chapter 24Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation Era Interwar Period Post-war Era Up the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District

Hazelglen Hall

Established in 1896 on land donated by Richard Bassett at the intersection of Bannon’s Lane and Doctor’s Gully Road, the Hazelglen Hall served as a…

By Bruce G. Draper

Apted, George Bassett, Richard Chase, St. John Clarke, Leslie W.