Exhibition preserves Tailem Bend’s local history
A photographic exhibition focusing on Tailem Bend and the surrounding regions has opened at the local town hall for SA History Month.
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A passionate group of local volunteers has brought history to life with the opening of a new exhibition at Tailem Bend as part of South Australia’s History Month.
The showcase in the town hall function room, created by the Tailem Bend Historians and which opened on Friday, highlights the rich stories of the town and surrounding districts, aiming to preserve and share the area’s heritage with the wider community.
The exhibition is the result of months of work, combining three previous displays with additional research and newly gathered material.
Committee members Elizabeth Nicholls, Maxine, Kiddie, Raylene Freeth, John McLean, Leanne McLean, Lyn McDonald, Kathleen Kromwyk and Brenton Qualmann, with numerous volunteers, have each contributed their own expertise, covering topics from railway history to early township development and family histories.
The exhibition will be open to the public on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays until May 21, offering visitors a chance to step back in time and explore the district’s past.
Now operating from dedicated rooms provided by the Coorong District Council just over a year ago, the history group meets weekly on Mondays and continues to build an extensive archive of regional records.
Its resources span Tailem Bend and surrounding areas including Wellington, Cooke Plains, Peake, Karoonda and beyond, reflecting the diverse interests of members, some of whom have authored books and undertaken significant independent research.
In addition to staging exhibitions, the historians regularly assist the public with research inquiries, particularly in family and local history, receiving multiple requests each month.
Their ongoing work ensures that the stories of the region are not only preserved but actively shared with future generations.
- More information: Contact Kathleen Kromwyk on 0428 233 100 or Elizabeth Nicolls on 8572 4265.
At the exhibition are Helen Bowering, Maxine Kiddie, Raylene Freeth, and Brenton Qualmann and Kathleen Kromwyk. Photos: Glenn Power.
