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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Charnwood
Charles Draper, an accomplished pomologist and pioneer fruit grower, established his Charnwood orchard in the Arthurs Creek district following the 1862 Duffy Land Act. Through…
Charles Draper of Charnwood, Arthurs Creek - Horticultural Pioneer
Charles Draper (1825–1909) was a pioneering horticulturist and orchardist who established the prominent Charnwood estate at Arthurs Creek during the late nineteenth century. An influential…
What is in a name at Murphy’s Creek
The settlement of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century was significantly shaped by the arrival of two distinct Murphy families, whose prevalence in…