Arthurs Creek
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute by Bruce G. Draper
Established in 1887, the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute has served as the intellectual and social cornerstone of the Arthurs Creek district for over a century.…
Up the Creek : Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District by Bruce G. Draper
Bruce G. Draper documents the foundational settlement and social development of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century. This historical survey examines the experiences…
Seeds of Yesterday : the Fruit of Tomorrow by Pam Goodey
This work documents the establishment and development of the McDonald, Draper, and Underwood families as foundational orchardists and farmers within the Arthurs Creek district. It…
From Laggan To Arthur’s Creek by Ross McDonald
This genealogical account traces the migration and settlement patterns of the McDonald and Draper families as they transitioned from their origins in Laggan to the…
Special Exhibition - Artists of the Arthurs Creek District 1953 - 1970
The Special Exhibition held at the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute in March 1970 served as a significant cultural event that showcased the work of prominent…
Vale Bruce Draper — From Boxing to Books: A Lifetime of Community Service
Bruce George Draper was a distinguished public servant, conservationist, and local historian whose life was defined by a profound commitment to community service and the…
History and Heritage in Up the Creek: Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Established in the late nineteenth century by the pioneer orchardist Charles Draper, the Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire became a hub of agricultural…
The Church of the Irish Martyrs
The construction of the Church of the Irish Martyrs at Arthurs Creek during the interwar period marked a significant expansion of the Diamond Creek parish,…
Early Days
This account traces the early European occupation and agricultural development of the Arthurs Creek district, beginning with the initial explorations of Joseph Tice Gellibrand and…
Boyhood Memories - James Chester Draper 1905 - 1998
James Chester Draper (1905–1998) provides a vivid account of his upbringing on the family orchard at Barton Hill in Arthurs Creek during the early twentieth…