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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Bernadette Bean Award
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Extra Friday talks replace Monday night meetings
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News clipping 1933: Mrs Pavy's memories
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Malakoff Street
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Wreck of Ulonga paddle steamer
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Public meeting 1890 re erecting Myponga Institute
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Coming events
Centenary of Yankalilla Memorial Park
Monday 14 September 2026
Virtual War Memorial
Friday 25 September 2026
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Paving at Museum completed
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.
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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