Whittlesea Shire

Chapter 35Colonial Era (pre-1900)Federation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Boer War South Africa 1899-1902
On 19 August 1901, the community of Arthurs Creek gathered at the Mechanics Institute to celebrate the safe return of Trooper W.A.V. Reid from service…

Bassett Family Cricket Eleven
During the early twentieth century, the Bassett family established a prominent reputation within the Arthurs Creek district for their contributions to both local agriculture and…