Discover local history during the Heritage Fleurieu Coast Festival. Visit the festival page for events and details, download the program (PDF), or dip into the virtual calico bag for self-guided activities.
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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From the President
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YDHS AGM
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Henri Salman Benedictus van Raalte
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HFC: Hunt for Gnomes and Sporting Ground memorabilia
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Harcourt Cemetery Storm Damage
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Museum News
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Coming events
HFC Festival Preview Emanda Fretwell and Sue Speck 10 March 2026
Fleurieu Milk Company story Simon Phillips Friday talk 27 March 2026
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News clippings
Letter requesting a public meeting re public works. Response from Septimane Herbert​​
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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