community life
Fay Thomas Collection by Yarra Plenty Regional Library
The Fay Thomas collection documents the multi-generational experiences of the Thomas family and their contemporaries within the City of Whittlesea district. Encompassing a diverse array…
Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute by Bruce G. Draper
Established in 1887, the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute has served as the intellectual and social cornerstone of the Arthurs Creek district for over a century.…
Special Exhibition - Artists of the Arthurs Creek District 1953 - 1970
The Special Exhibition held at the Arthurs Creek Mechanics Institute in March 1970 served as a significant cultural event that showcased the work of prominent…
2020 Nillumbik Heritage Guide
The Nillumbik Heritage Guide is a multi-layered digital resource documenting the cultural and historical sites of the Shire of Nillumbik. First released in 2015 and…
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…
History and Heritage in Up the Creek: Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Established in the late nineteenth century by the pioneer orchardist Charles Draper, the Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire became a hub of agricultural…
The Church of the Irish Martyrs
The construction of the Church of the Irish Martyrs at Arthurs Creek during the interwar period marked a significant expansion of the Diamond Creek parish,…
Beginnings of the Whittlesea Fair and Show
Established in 1859, the Whittlesea Fair emerged as a vital institution for the Upper Plenty farming community, facilitating the local exchange of livestock and produce…
Interlude at Charnwood
This correspondence from Florence Reid to her sister Ada, written in September 1892, offers a rare glimpse into the social interactions and daily routines of…
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…