Arthurs Creek
John Ryder - Early Settler
John Ryder (1821–1902) was a foundational pioneer of the Arthurs Creek district who, alongside Charles Draper, selected the initial allotments under the Duffy Land Act…
Gentle Zephyrs over Lomas
During the interwar period, the Arthurs Creek district served as a vital site for the trial and refinement of agricultural mechanisation, notably through the demonstration…
Frank Dalby Davison’s Bush Diary
In 1951, the noted Australian author Frank Dalby Davison (1893–1970) and his wife Marie settled at Folding Hills, a small dairy and pig farm in…
Interlude at Charnwood
This correspondence from Florence Reid to her sister Ada, written in September 1892, offers a rare glimpse into the social interactions and daily routines of…
Boer War South Africa 1899-1902
On 19 August 1901, the community of Arthurs Creek gathered at the Mechanics Institute to celebrate the safe return of Trooper W.A.V. Reid from service…
Arthurs Creek Cemetery Trust
Established following the interment of Agnes Reid by her husband Patrick Reid, the Arthurs Creek Cemetery has served as a central site for the district's…
The Orchardist and his Fruit Wagon
During the Federation era and the First World War, orcharding formed a demanding pillar of the Arthurs Creek community, requiring long, arduous journeys to transport…
Waitui – the Macmillan Homestead
The Scottish immigrant Donald Macmillan established a farming life in the Arthurs Creek district following his arrival at Port Phillip in 1849. His descendants and…
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…
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…