1. Image: sign amongst gum trees with buildings in background

    Woodside Migrant Hostel

    About 26,000 Displaced Persons and assisted migrants passed through the ‘migrant camp’ at Woodside.

    Historical Place | By Dr Karen Agutter, the University of Adelaide, & Catherine Manning, Migration Museum

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    Woodville Migrant Hostel

    Woodville appears to have offered a slightly higher standard of accommodation than most of the earlier migrant hostels. 

    Historical Place | By Daniella Pilla, the University of Adelaide, & Catherine Manning, Migration Museum | 1960s, 1970s

  3. Image: A jetty jutting out into the ocean surrounded by various size sailing ships.

    Yorke Peninsula

    Life on the ‘ill-shaped leg’ of Yorke Peninsula has revolved around mining, farming, fishing, shipping and tourism, while the region’s sporting prowess is substantial. 

    Historical Place | By Ros Paterson | early nineteenth century, early twentieth century, early twenty–first century, late nineteenth century, late twentieth century, mid nineteenth century, mid twentieth century

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