Arthurs Creek
The Historic Draper Apple Cake Recipe
Charles Draper established his Charnwood orchard at Arthurs Creek in 1862, becoming a pre-eminent horticulturalist whose award-winning produce was exhibited internationally throughout the late nineteenth…
Arthurs Creek Post Office
Established in 1889 following a public meeting at the Mechanics Institute, the Arthurs Creek Post Office served as a vital administrative and social hub for…
Arthurs Creek Football Club
The Arthurs Creek Football Club was established in 1912 to compete in the Bourke-Evelyn Football Association, fostering community engagement through sport across the district. This…
Glen Donald
Established in 1864 by Scottish immigrants John and Christina McDonald, the Glen Donald selection at Arthurs Creek became the centre of a multi-generational farming and…
The 1900 Bushfire at Arthurs Creek
On 26 February 1900, a catastrophic bushfire devastated the Arthurs Creek and Yan Yean districts, obliterating fencing, livestock, and homes across a fifteen-mile front. Drawing…
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…
Ryders Flat Reserve
Located within the Arthurs Creek district, Ryders Flat Reserve occupies land originally selected in 1870 by Christina McDonald and later developed by the Ryder and…
John Bear on the Plenty
Arriving in Victoria in 1841, John Bear established a significant pastoral legacy through his New Leicester Farm at Yan Yean and his influential stock and…
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…
Running Creek Station - Ardchattan
Established in 1857 by John Archibald Macfarlane, the Running Creek station at the foot of the Plenty Ranges became a central fixture of the Arthurs…