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Arthurs Creek

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First Nations Friday

As part of an ongoing commitment to reconciliation, David Kerrigan contributes regular historical essays and digital content regarding First Nations people within the Arthurs Creek…

I might send one of you to Manangatang

James Chester Draper provides a vivid account of rural life in the Arthurs Creek district during the early twentieth century, detailing the transition from traditional…

By James Chester Draper

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…

By James Chester Draper

Fires and Floods

Writing from the perspective of the Federation and interwar years, James Chester Draper recounts the arduous realities of agricultural life and livestock management across the…

By James Chester Draper

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…

By C. Ashley

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…

By James Chester Draper

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…

By James Chester Draper
Robert (Bob) Mair (1943- )

Robert (Bob) Mair (1943- )

Robert Mair (b. 1943) is a New Zealand-born potter whose career spans significant contributions to the Australian ceramic arts from the late 1960s through to…

Arthurs Creek Cemetery: a History (Revised Edition) by Lindsay Mann

Arthurs Creek Cemetery: a History (Revised Edition) by Lindsay Mann

Established as a focal point for the Arthurs Creek district, the local cemetery serves as a vital record of the social and religious development of…

By Lindsay Mann
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute at a Glance

Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute at a Glance

Constructed in 1887, the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute has served as a focal point for community activity in the Arthurs Creek district since the late…

By Up The Creek