Remembering history

The book As we remember...Edenhope and district stories was launched in Edenhope on Australia Day, and is now available at several library branches.It is the work of author Yvonne McDonell and photographer Christine Bull.

Chris and Yvonne at the launch

The project began as monthly newspaper articles in the West Wimmera Advocate, focusing on the memories and reminisces of local identities.
The popularity of the articles ensured that Yvonne kept interviewing more and more residents, and requests that the articles be available in a more permanent form led to the inevitable suggestions - it should be put in a book.
Grants were sought, and the Edenhope and District Historical Society successfully obtained a grant to assist with publishing costs.
A number of additions - poems, letters (Bill Crabtree’s Letter is a gem) and photographs were added, making it a local history and biography.
Copies are also available for purchase from the Edenhope & District Historical Society