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Vale Bruce Draper — From Boxing to Books: A Lifetime of Community Service
Bruce George Draper was a distinguished public servant, conservationist, and local historian whose life was defined by a profound commitment to community service and the…
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…
The Orchardist and his Fruit Wagon
During the Federation era and the First World War, orcharding formed a demanding pillar of the Arthurs Creek community, requiring long, arduous journeys to transport…
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…
The Historic Draper Apple Cake Recipe
Charles Draper established his Charnwood orchard at Arthurs Creek in 1862, becoming a pre-eminent horticulturalist whose award-winning produce was exhibited internationally throughout the late nineteenth…
John Bear on the Plenty
Arriving in Victoria in 1841, John Bear established a significant pastoral legacy through his New Leicester Farm at Yan Yean and his influential stock and…
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…
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…
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…
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…