land use
Glen Ard Station
The Glen Ard station, located on the upper reaches of Arthurs Creek, evolved from a nineteenth-century pastoral run into a significant orcharding enterprise. This history…
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…
Hazel Glen Run
In 1844, Patrick Reid established the Hazel Glen pastoral run in the Arthurs Creek district, marking the beginning of a long-standing association between the Reid…
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…
What is in a name at Murphy’s Creek
The settlement of the Arthurs Creek district during the nineteenth century was significantly shaped by the arrival of two distinct Murphy families, whose prevalence in…
The Willows and the Running Creek at Charnwood
The Draper family property Charnwood, situated along the Running Creek in the Arthurs Creek district, serves as the focal point for this examination of environmental…
Hurst’s Bridge Memorial Park
Established in the aftermath of the Great War, the Hurst’s Bridge Memorial Park stands as a testament to the community efforts of the Hurstbridge district…
The School Fence - a matter of perspective
During the Second World War, Merv Draper and Dick Allen constructed a new post and wire fence at the Arthurs Creek Primary School to prevent…