Arthurs Creek

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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
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…

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…