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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World Heritage Listing bid Adelaide City Council
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Crossmans Bridge Inman Valley
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An interview with Sister Sarah Lord in 1919
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Glacier Rock and Visit of Scientists - Victor Harbor Times 7 November 1913
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Mystery date of Red Gum in Myponga
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Coming events
End of year Christmas Party - 8 Nov 2026
Aboriginal Peoples of our District - 28 Nov 2026
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YDHS event for Festival Fleurieu
Meet the Christies Tour - April 2027
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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