Promoting community interest in local history, encouraging preservation of historical buildings and sites, collecting and documenting district heritage since 1977.
Explore Our District’s Heritage
Past and Present
A monthly newsletter produced by YDHS.
Contents of this issue
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Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival 2026: thanks and well done to all involved
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Artworks on display during the Festival
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Crossed letter writing: an early 19th century writing technique
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Margaret Macilwain’s recently published biography Captain Collet Barker 1784 – 1831
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Coming event: Darryl Houston talks about the revitalization of Myponga Hall
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Foresters Friendly Society: new item in the YDHS Community Archives​
If you enjoy writing, love history, or want to help produce Past and Present, please contact Sue Speck on 0448 438 974.
Yankalilla Regional News
YDHS also contributes articles of historic interest to every issue of the Yankalilla Regional News. An index of article titles is available as a pdf.
Our Supporters
YDHS acknowledges the ongoing support of the History Trust of South Australia
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We are proud to be affiliated with the Myponga History Group
The YDHS acknowledges the strong support of other organisations committed to the preservation and promotion of the Yankalilla region’s heritage.
District Council of Yankalilla
Yankalilla and District Lions Club
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