Topic

religion

7 articles

Numurkah

This memoir provides a detailed account of life in the Numurkah district during the interwar years, focusing on the author's experiences as a police officer…

By Bruce G. Draper

Shortages and a Pandemic

Documenting the transition from horse-drawn transport to early motorization, these reminiscences by James Chester Draper offer a vivid portrait of agrarian life in the Arthurs…

By James Chester Draper
Arthurs Creek Cemetery: a History (Revised Edition) by Lindsay Mann

Arthurs Creek Cemetery: a History (Revised Edition) by Lindsay Mann

Established as a focal point for the Arthurs Creek district, the local cemetery serves as a vital record of the social and religious development of…

By Lindsay Mann

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,…

By Bruce G. Draper

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…

By Bruce G. Draper

Arthurs Creek Methodist Church

Established in 1873, the Arthurs Creek Methodist Church served as a vital spiritual and social anchor for the pioneer families of the district, including the…

By Bruce G. Draper

Hazelglen Hall

Established in 1896 on land donated by Richard Bassett at the intersection of Bannon’s Lane and Doctor’s Gully Road, the Hazelglen Hall served as a…

By Bruce G. Draper