Mildura
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…
He was very worried about Hitler taking over
This account details the life and career of James Chester Draper, a Victorian police officer and dedicated Scout leader whose service spanned the interwar period.…
Chapter 11Colonial Era (pre-1900)Duffy Land ActEarly SettlementUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
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…
Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraAustralian Garden History Vol. 15 No 5 May/June 2004
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…