Strathewen

Chapter 17Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraInterwar PeriodModern EraPost-war EraWorld War IUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Ryders Flat Reserve
Located within the Arthurs Creek district, Ryders Flat Reserve occupies land originally selected in 1870 by Christina McDonald and later developed by the Ryder and…

Chapter 21Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraInterwar PeriodWorld War IUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Strathewen
The Strathewen district, situated in the upper reaches of the Arthurs Creek, was established by pioneer families including the Manns and McKimmies who settled the…

Chapter 30Colonial Era (pre-1900)Interwar PeriodUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
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…