Melbourne
I Knew You Weren't Blokes Like That
James Chester Draper provides an evocative account of his professional and personal life in the Mallee region during the interwar period, detailing his experiences as…
Numurkah
This memoir provides a detailed account of life in the Numurkah district during the interwar years, focusing on the author's experiences as a police officer…
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…
Shortages and a Pandemic
Documenting the transition from horse-drawn transport to early motorization, these reminiscences by James Chester Draper offer a vivid portrait of agrarian life in the Arthurs…
Charabancs and Bunyip Forest Devils
These reminiscences by James Chester Draper provide an evocative account of community life, land use, and pioneer farming practices in the Yan Yean district during…
Robert (Bob) Mair (1943- )
Robert Mair (b. 1943) is a New Zealand-born potter whose career spans significant contributions to the Australian ceramic arts from the late 1960s through to…
Leon Saper (1928-2005)
Leon Saper (1928-2005), a Holocaust survivor who emigrated to Melbourne in 1949, became a pivotal figure within the Dunmoochin Artists' Collective at Cottles Bridge after…
The Melbourne Book written by Clive Turnbull ; drawings by Kenneth Jack
Published in 1948, The Melbourne Book offers a post-war reflection on the social and architectural character of the Victorian capital. Written by journalist Clive Turnbull…
Wikinorthia
Wikinorthia serves as a contemporary digital repository dedicated to the documentation and preservation of the cultural history and community narratives within the northern suburbs of…
Vale Bruce Draper — From Boxing to Books: A Lifetime of Community Service
Bruce George Draper was a distinguished community leader, historian, and naval officer whose life was defined by service, environmental advocacy, and a deep commitment to…