Minlaton 150th Celebrations

17/07/2026

📚 MINLATON 150 COFFEE TABLE BOOK UPDATE

We know many of you have been eagerly waiting for the Minlaton 150 Coffee Table Book, and we sincerely appreciate your patience.

Creating a book that captures the people, stories, photographs and unforgettable moments of Minlaton’s once-in-150-year celebration has been a significant project. The final stages have taken longer than anticipated, but we are pleased to share that the book is now very close to going to print.

Our team has been carefully checking the final content and images to ensure the finished book is a beautiful and lasting keepsake for our community. We understand the wait has been frustrating, and we apologise for the delay.

We will share another update as soon as the books are officially in production, including information about expected delivery and collection.

Thank you again for your patience and for supporting this very special piece of Minlaton’s history.

20/05/2026

📚✨ M150 Book Update ✨📚

Thank you for your patience with the delays regarding the Minlaton 150 Book. A tremendous amount of work is continuing behind the scenes to ensure the final product is something truly special and worthy of this milestone celebration. 💛

At this stage, the estimated delivery timeframe remains June, and to date we have not been advised of any changes to this schedule.

So please hold tight — it’s going to be worth the wait! 🙌

As soon as the books arrive, orders will be:
📮 Dispatched directly via Australia Post
or
📍 Available for collection from Minlaton Harvest Corner & Visitor Centre

There is still time to secure your copy, with pre-orders continuing through our website: https://minlaton150.square.site/s/shop

📸 In the meantime, to keep the M150 vibes alive, feel free to browse the incredible photo galleries from the celebrations weekend captured by the talented Lauren Clift — a wonderful way to relive all the memories, connections and special moments from the big weekend. https://laurencliftdroneography.pixieset.com/minlaton150thcelebrations/

Thank you again for your ongoing support of the M150 Book Project and all the volunteer effort behind it.

27/04/2026

💧🌿 Thank You SA Water – Quench Bench 🌿💧

A big thank you to SA Water for the generous use of the Quench Bench during the Minlaton 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

It was fantastic to see so many people making use of the fresh, filtered drinking water, staying hydrated while also helping to reduce waste and our environmental footprint. 🙌

Small initiatives like this make a big difference, and we truly appreciate your support in helping us deliver a more sustainable event.

Thank you again, SA Water! 💛

21/04/2026

📢 A snippet from the end of Term 1 MDS Newsletter. To view the full newsletter please visit their website. A school full of pride, celebrating learning, community and connection 🙌

14/04/2026

📜✨ Family History Boards – Thank You & Collection Info ✨📜

A heartfelt thank you to the many families who created and contributed to the Family History Boards for the Minlaton 150th Anniversary Celebrations.

We were so proud to display them in the Minlaton District Community & Sports Centre — they were a fantastic conversation starter and of great interest to all who viewed them. What a wonderful way to share and celebrate the stories of our community. 💛

As we now begin to pack away and archive M150 items, we would love to hear from families who would like their Family History Boards returned.

👉 Please PM the page or leave a comment below, and we will arrange collection.

📍 Boards will be available for collection at Harvest Minlaton Harvest Corner & Visitor Centre
Please let the volunteers know your board has been placed on the “To Be Collected” shelf so they can assist you.

Thank you again for helping us tell the story of Minlaton — your contributions were truly special. 🌾

12/04/2026

📰✨ Did You Catch the YP Country Times? ✨📰

We hope you grabbed your copy of the Yorke Peninsula Country Times last week!

Our Chair, Tarsh Mahar, put together a wonderful M150 feature article on behalf of the committee, capturing the spirit, success and community pride of the Minlaton 150th Anniversary Celebrations. 💛

If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, be sure to track down a copy — it’s well worth it!

11/04/2026

🎉 Two Weeks On… Time to Reflect 🎉

It’s hard to believe it’s already been two weeks since the big party!

Now is the time to pause, reflect and truly absorb the incredible moments, connections and memories created across the 3-day Minlaton 150th Anniversary Celebrations. What a weekend it was! 💛

To mark our fortnight milestone, we’re excited to share the official image gallery, beautifully captured by the incredibly talented Lauren Clift 📸

This gallery has been created for all attendees, followers and supporters of M150 — a chance to relive the magic, spot familiar faces, and celebrate everything that made the weekend so special.

✨ Take a look https://laurencliftdroneography.pixieset.com/minlaton150thcelebrations/
✨ Share your favourite moments
✨ Tag your friends

Let’s keep the memories alive and continue celebrating this once-in-a-generation event.

Enjoy and share x

Photo collection by Lauren Clift

10/04/2026

🌳✨ Her Excellency’s Address – Tree Planting Ceremony ✨🌳

A truly special moment of the Minlaton 150th Anniversary Celebrations was the address delivered by Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia at the Fourth Street Tree Planting and Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

The planting of 15 trees for 15 decades, alongside the unveiling of the commemorative plaque, created a lasting legacy — and Her Excellency’s presence and address made the occasion even more memorable for all who attended.

If you were unable to join us on the day, we encourage you to take a moment to read her inspiring words.

📄 Her Excellency’s full speech is attached to this post for your convenience.

Thank you, Your Excellency, for being part of this important moment in Minlaton’s history. 🌿

Today, by witnessing the planting of these commemorative trees, we not only honour the past, but we also create a living, growing symbol of community…