Place

Kinglake

5 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

The Church of the Irish Martyrs

The construction of the Church of the Irish Martyrs at Arthurs Creek during the interwar period marked a significant expansion of the Diamond Creek parish,…

By Bruce G. Draper

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…

By James Chester Draper

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…

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