Place

Hurstbridge

7 articles

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…

By James Chester Draper

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…

By Bruce G. Draper

The Arthurs Creek Run

During the initial colonial occupation of the Port Phillip district in 1836, Henry Arthur, a nephew of Lieutenant-Governor George Arthur, established one of the region's…

By Bruce G. Draper

Allwood Station

Allwood Station, situated at the junction of the Arthurs and Diamond Creeks, served as a foundational site for the development of the Hurstbridge district from…

By Bruce G. Draper

Arthurs Creek Fruit Growers Association

Established in 1890 at the Mechanics’ Institute, the Arthurs Creek Fruit Growers Association sought to professionalise local agriculture through the shared expertise of prominent district…

By Bruce G. Draper

Local Waterways

The waterways of the Arthurs Creek district, including Running, Deep, and Peter’s Creeks, have long shaped the environmental and agricultural character of the region. From…

By Bruce G. Draper

Hurst’s Bridge Memorial Park

Established in the aftermath of the Great War, the Hurst’s Bridge Memorial Park stands as a testament to the community efforts of the Hurstbridge district…

By Bruce G. Draper