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Publications 

Welcome to our Publications page. Here you'll find out about books and newsletters written by members of the Yankalilla and District Historical Society, sharing local stories, research, and reflections on the people and events that have shaped our region.

Books

The Yankalilla and District Historical Society (YDHS) has a number of books and publications available for purchase at the Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre, 163 Main South Road, Yankalilla SA 5203. Phone: 8558 0240. Email: cooee@visitfleurieucoast.com.au

These books are also available for sale at YDHS meetings and events.

Please note that the Comprehensive Index for Roy Williams book To Find The Way is now available as a free downloadable pdf.

Books

Newsletters 

Newsletters

Past and Present 

A monthly newsletter produced by YDHS.

  • Bowyer Brickyards helped build a community

  • Biddle cottage working bee makes good progress 

  • 115 years ago

  • The Mitchells ... from a burial to a wake 

  • Talks ‘Doing the graveyard shift’ ... and launch of Cemeteries of the Yankalilla District: Early Burials 

  • ‘Toto’ ... Yankalilla Museum’s newest attraction 

  • Book launch The Fleurieu Rocks!, talk, and display of local rocks & fossils 

Yankalilla Regional News

Each month, the Yankalilla and District Historical Society contributes a local history article to Yankalilla Regional News, sharing stories, research, and reflections on the people and places of our district.

 

An index of published articles is available as a downloadable PDF.

Members' Newsletter

Twice a year Society members receive an additional newsletter as well as other membership benefits.

Myponga Mudlark

Produced weekly, this publication includes From the Archives which is collated by a Society member.

View on the Mudlark Facebook Page or email to subscribe. 

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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