Charnwood
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…