land use
Charabancs and Bunyip Forest Devils
These reminiscences by James Chester Draper provide an evocative account of community life, land use, and pioneer farming practices in the Yan Yean district during…
You’ll never ride it
James Chester Draper provides a detailed account of agricultural life and land management practices at the Barton Hill and Maranui properties in the Yan Yean…
Australian Garden History Society
The Australian Garden History Society serves as a leading advocate for the preservation and scholarly investigation of cultural landscapes across the nation. Through its commitment…
The Batman Apple Tree
Located on the eastern bank of the Plenty River at Greensborough, the so-called Batman Apple Tree serves as a living relic of the region's pioneering…
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…
Boyhood Memories - James Chester Draper 1905 - 1998
James Chester Draper (1905–1998) provides a vivid account of his upbringing on the family orchard at Barton Hill in Arthurs Creek during the early twentieth…
John Ryder - Early Settler
John Ryder (1821–1902) was a foundational pioneer of the Arthurs Creek district who, alongside Charles Draper, selected the initial allotments under the Duffy Land Act…
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…
Horticultural Settlement at Arthurs Creek
The Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire transitioned from pastoral runs to a thriving horticultural centre following the enactment of the Duffy Land Act…
Hazel Glen Wesleyan Church
The Hazel Glen Wesleyan Church, originally established in 1863 as the Linton Chapel to serve the settlers of the Plenty district, remains a significant historical…