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People of the District

Welcome to our page on the history of indigenous people and early white settlers in this area. Discover insights into their cultures and contributions, and learn about the interactions that shaped our region's development. 

Early Families in the District

The YDHS researches, collates and publishes information about people of the district in a number of ways.

An on-going project of the Society is the development of folders on people and families  who have resided in the Yankalilla District in the past.

These folders are on open shelves in the Yankalilla Library and can be consulted by anyone interested in the history of any of these families. There are currently over 70 of these folders, with more being prepared.

 

 

People are also encouraged to supply the Society with extra information which can be added to the folders.

Some of the folders have an accompanying A2 poster. A selection of these posters are displayed at exhibitions, events, and the Yankalilla District Historical Museum.

You can also view some posters if you visit the YDHS Hub at the Yankalilla Library on Wednesday mornings.

Sepia family photograph with Anne E Smith with son, daughter and granddaughter
Coast Scene near Rapid Bay. Sunset Natives Fishing with nets, Angas,(AGSA).jpg

Aboriginal Peoples

The Yankalilla & District Historical Society supports the cultural, spiritual, ecological and economic regeneration of the Aboriginal peoples of this place assisted by the actions and power of individuals, organisations and governments.

Additional information will be added as available....

visit our Aboriginal Peoples section 

Yankalilla & District Historical Society supports the cultural, spiritual, ecological and economic regeneration of the Aboriginal peoples of this place assisted by the actions and power of individuals, organisations and governments.

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Contact Us

 yank.hist.soc@gmail.com 

PO Box 421, Yankalilla 5203

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