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Happy New Year!
Es guets Neuis!
Bonne Année
Buon Anno!
Bun Onn!
In this issue:
• Valentine Dinner Dance – 11 Feb
• Gemütlicher Abend – 3 March
• BUS TRIP – 18 March
• Film & Jass Evening – 22 March
• Easter Bunny – 1 April
• Jass Championship – 15 April
Print Post Approved – PP 403088/00005 Issue No 1/January 2012
Swiss Society of Queensland Inc • www.swiss.org.au/ssq
President: Ruth Milwright 07 3205 4172 ruthm@swiss.org.au
Vice-President: Thomas Reeb 07 3821 6303 ltreeb@swiss.org.au
Secretary: Vreni Schonenberger 07 3206 9737 swissvreni@hotmail.com.au
Treasurer: George Brenk 07 3821 7049 george99@swiss.org.au
Committee Rita von Rotz 07 3314 8344 tari@swiss.org.au
members: Jakob Berner 07 5432 8532 jberner@swiss.org.au
Köbi Berger 07 3206 6101 bjberger@tpg.com.au
José Jungo 0419 900 486 remoaprca68@yahoo.com
Postal Address: PO Box 10, Wellers Hill, Brisbane, Qld 4121 ssq@swiss.org.au
Club House: 36 Austin Street, Newstead, Brisbane 07 3252 1125
Swiss News Editor: Sybille Goss editor@swiss.org.au
Printer: World Wide Online Printing 07 3221 1033
Design: Alice Schwarz Brunold –
Other useful contacts
Gold Coast Group Franz Huber 0414 970 666 (mobile) 07 5530 5061
gcs@swiss.org.au Bruno Vogt 07 5559 4600
www.swiss.org.au/gcs Hansruedi & Merla Schwegler 07 5529 4763
Baerg-Roeseli Inc. President: Katja Wallimann Gates 07 3871 1339
Secretary: Gabriella Veidt-Wiedmer 07 3371 3446
Swiss Community President: Lorly Wihler 07 3298 5300
Care Society Secretary: Erika Vincent to be advised
Sunshine Coast Group Ursula Sheldon 07 5443 4272
Fraser Coast Group Cecile Scherrer 07 4194 0105
Sunshine Coast
Swiss Club President: Hanni Kaech 07 5447 7548
SSQ Jass Group Hans Heer 07 3844 6529
Fredi Vogel 07 3289 1183
Officials
Honorary Consul, Brisbane Daniel Gschwind 07 3236 1445
Consulate General of Switzerland, Sydney www.eda.admin.ch/australia 02 8383 4000
AHV/AVS Office www.iv.admin.ch
Cover: “Schellen-Ursli” – see story on page 17
2 – Swiss News Qld
President’s Message
Dear Members and Friends of the SSQ,
I really cannot believe it is almost the
middle of January. Time has gone so
fast. We have been busy creating a new
www.swiss.org.au/ssq calendar for 2012 and we hope it is to
Issue No. 1/2012 everyone’s liking.
We start with the Valentine’s Dinner
On-line version: Dance on Saturday, 11 February. On
http://swiss.org.au/ 3 March we will get together for the “Gemütlicher Abend”
clubs/ssq/ (relaxed evening) for a chat and to relax. Don’t miss a new
SNQ112OL.pdf event on the 18 March, our Bus Trip!
DEADLINE On the the 22 March we have organised a Film and Jass night,
For submissions for and on the 1 April the Easter Bunny will visit us. The Jass
issue 2/2012: Championship is on 15 April.
9 March 2012 Regular events are on every fortnight. Jass starts on the
12 January and the 19 February is the monthly starting date for
the Bushwalks.
THE MISSION OF THE
SWISS SOCIETY The New members and Helpers BBQ was enjoyed by 46
adults and 11 kids at the Hamilton Ridge BBQ, a lovely
Preserve and promote place overlooking the River. It was one of the hottest days in
the Swiss heritage November, but we had a lovely breeze and it was certainly
and goodwill a nice place to go for an outing. On weekends, the City
between Australia Cat travels all the way out there. Poor Jakob found the weather
and Switzerland a bit too hot, so red was his face! Our thanks to Rita for getting
through social and there early and holding the place for us (see photos on page 4).
cultural activities.
The Swiss Care Society lunch was very nice. We sang a lot of
Christmas carols, and some songs even went on like the “TEE
train” (very fast).
Samichlaus was loved by 21 children, and many thanks to
Sybille and Rita for organising it. The New Years Ball, organised
DISCLAIMER
by the Danish Club, was great, with food, music and the
Letters published in
company all excellent. Not many from the Swiss Club went but
this magazine do not
necessarily reflect the those who did had a great time.
opinions of the I wish everyone a great start to 2012 and hope all your dreams
committees. come true.
Your President
ABN Ruth Milwright
79 756 877 680
Swiss News Qld – 3
Helpers and New Members BBQ The New members and Helpers BBQ was enjoyed by 46 adults and 11 kids at the Hamilton Ridge BBQ on 27 November 2011. It was a very nice and relaxing day, despite being one of the hottest days recorded in November. 4 – Swiss News Qld
CALL TO ARMS!
Join us with your family and with your
friends who are motivated to share our
activities in the friendly atmosphere which
A quick look at the modern world at large is the trade mark of the Swiss Club of
tells us that things are not going the way Brisbane.
they should. What with the consequences
of the economic and financial crisis hitting See you soon !
the developed countries. José Jungo
However, the situation is not all that bad
for those of us who migrated to Australia
and adapted to a beautiful climate and
a new way of life, while at the same time Have you changed
preserving our cultural roots by uniting in
clubs such as our thriving quadrilingual your contact details?
Swiss club.
Please email
The advantages of the New Australian swissvreni@hotmail.com.au
clubs are obvious: so we can update our database.
• they offer the possibility of speaking a
mothertongue never forgotten
• they facilitate meeting again with friends
COMPETITION!
from earlier days
• they facilitate making new friends with
similar interests
• they organise nostalgic functions with New logo for the Swiss Club
meals, music and dancing for all ages
A suggestion to change the logo
• they promote discussions on problems
(symbol of the Swiss flag and Qld
occasionally occurring in every day life,
map, pictured below) on the letter
and in general contribute to creating a
head was made at the last AGM.
friendly atmosphere beneficial to all
Seeing as we’ve had the same
Like all good things in life the successful symbol since the Swiss Club was
functioning of our club comes at a cost established, it was decided that we
which is simply the personal involvement will have a competition to decide on
and active participation of its members in a new logo. We would love to see any
the existence of the club. of your ideas, please send your drafts
to Thomas Reeb, email to:
In other words we need members who treeb@yahoo.com
are willing to take their place in the
management committee in order to help Swiss Society of Queensland Inc.
organise our regular functions, or at least Austin Street, Newstead,
to participate at our functions. Queensland 4007
www.swiss.org.au
It seems a modest contribution to the Email: ssq@swiss.org.au
running of the club for the benefit of all and ABN 79 756 877 680
explains the end of this message:
Swiss News Qld – 5
les cartes allemandes et qu’il y a beaucoup de
to: editor@swissorg.au joueurs qui ne seraient pas capable d’avoir une
partie de yass avec les cartes normale, ceci même
Notre bienvenue dans le sud à Sydney.
du Queensland (Gold Coast) Notre deuxième activité avec le Club était la fête
En fin janvier 2011, après 31 ans passés à nationale, et quel plaisir d’y voir une ambiance
Greystanes dans la banlieue ouest de Sydney, très amicale et dénudée de motif secondaire et
mon épouse Jocelyne et moi avons fait le grand d’un prix exorbitant comme à Sydney! Même
pas en nous relocalisant à Burleigh Waters, incroyable le Club Suisse de Brisbane offre de la
proche de notre fille Isabelle et sa famille qui nourriture gratuite! De plus, les cervelas, saucisses
depuis dix ans apprécie ce que la région offre. de veau, escargots, boisson et desserts étaient
Tout ceci pour commencer notre retraîte ou tous proposés à des prix très abordables. Grâceà
semi-retraîte après notre vie professionnelle une collaboration très rapprochée entre les clubs
principalement passée avec de belles expériences Suisse et Danois, le groupe folklorique Danois
à Johannesburg, en Afrique du Sud, et à Sydney. a présenté plusieurs danses qui ont mis une
Une de mes passions est de jouer le Yass et j’ai magnifique ambiance. Que d’applaudissements!
vite essayé de nouer des contacts pour trouver Le groupe de yodel et folklore Suisse Bärg-
quelques amateurs de ce jeu de cartes dans Röseli les a suivis avec des jolis chants en
ma nouvelle région. Comme membre du Cercle suisse allemand. Ils m’ont même surpris avec
Romand du N.S.W. à Sydney, et membre du des innovations musicales que je n’avais jamais
comité pendant plusieurs années, nous avons vues durant presque 40 ans passés à l’étranger.
participé avec beaucoup de plaisir aux différentes Une musique bien folklorique et crée avec des
activités du Cercle. J’ai bien sûr essayé de instruments aussi divers qu’une boîte en bois
retrouver ici une société similaire. claquant à sa fermeture, l’usage d’un fouet à
crème fraîche frotté à l’intérieure de cette boîte,
Vite fait bien fait, deux trois recherches et l’usage d’une faux à herbe, ou même deux ou trois
voilà qu’on est membre de la« Swiss Society balais accompagné bien sûr d’accordéons suisses
of Queensland Inc.». Cette société diffère à la ou d’un cor des alpes.
base, car elle n’a pas un sous-groupe de Suisse
Romands comme à Sydney ou à Johannesburg. La différence entre le premier août à Sydney et
Quelques Romands en font partie, mais le fait à Brisbane est fondamental, et émane du fait
étant que ceux qu’on a rencontré sont trilingue ou que le Swiss Yodlers Club de Sydney a plus ou
même quadrilingue ‘Français-Allemand-Anglais- moins accaparé la fête du premier nationale avec
Italien’ explique sûrement la différence. l’objectif de payer son voyage annuel en Suisse.
De ce fait beaucoup de jeune familles suisses,
Ma première expérience était de participer en général de seconde génération avec moins
au tournoi annuel de Yass à Brisbane, très d’attaches avec nos traditions, se trouvent devant
professionnellement organisé par Margaret un obstacle de plus pour ne pas participer.
Gilmartin. Ma surprise était de voir le nombre
de joueurs prenant part: environs 50! Ceci m’a Le Club Suisse du Queensland est très accueillant
permis de nouer des liens avec quelque joueurs et a beaucoup de similarités avec les Clubs
de Gold Coast et j’ai maintenant au moins une Romand que j’ai eu le plaisir de fréquenter ces
soirée de yass par mois sans me déplacer à 38 dernières années. J’en profite pour remercier
Brisbane qui est tout de même à 1h15 de voiture. les membres du comité, tout en les félicitant d’un
Une chose qui ne m’étonne plus: il est à noter travail et d’une organisation bien menée.
qu’approximativement 90% des jeux se font avec Willie Montandon
6 – Swiss News Qld
Swiss Community Care Society
QUEENSLAND CHAPTER A.B.N. 28 446 153 022
www.swiss.org.au/sccsq
President: Lorly Wihler 07 3298 5300
Vice President: Marianne Bucher 07 3420 3441
Secretary: Erika Vincent to be advised
Treasurer: Anita Bickel 07 3122 7007
Committee Member for the Sunshine Coast:
Ursula Sheldon 07 5443 4272
Committee: Silvia Alini 07 3848 7519
Marlies Lymann 07 3397 8359
Susanne Dolle 0408 191 537
Editor of SCCS: Toby Meier 07 3113 3803
Postal: SCCS, Erika Vincent, 35 Myrtle Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2424
Dear Members, Supporters and Fellow Together with the tasteful decorations,
Swiss, and let’s not forget our singing of German
Christmas songs, we managed to convey
By now all the Christmas and New Year a touch of “Swiss Weihnachten” to the
festivities are behind us and I hope you had Australian Christmas time. Even the
a merry time. It is already 2012, I cannot weather complied, it was relatively cool for
believe how quickly the years have gone the time of the year.
by. The saying is that the older you get the
faster the years pass, how much faster can Please remember to inform us if you think
they go? I am not sure, I want to know. the SCCS could be of assistance to you or
someone you know. We are ready to help
Lorly Wihler, our president, usually writes people of all ages, not just seniors.
this message but she is currently in
Switzerland visiting her daughter and Cheers
grandchildren. From what I have heard there Erika Vincent
has been a long dry spell in Switzerland with
little snow. I hope this has now changed and
Lorly will be able to take her grandchildren Help us to help others! SCCS
for a tumble in the snow, after all, this is membership costs are as follows:
what winter is all about. Single $15/year
Couple $20/year
At the beginning of December the SCCS
Companies $100/year
had their AGM and Christmas luncheon.
Life member single $150
There has been no change to the
Life member couple $225
committee, all members have been re-
elected. Our editor, Toby Meier, also remains Please make your payment to:
in his position. Commonwealth Bank, BSB 064 144,
Acct No. 10061973 with your name in the
The close to 50 members who attended the
description so we can identify your payment.
luncheon were in for a special treat this year,
as Jakob Berner cooked a lovely Swiss meal Call Anita Bickel on 07 3122 7007 or email:
including plenty of yummy dessert. It was anita@swiss.org.au for infos.
absolutely delicious. A big hurrah to Jakob!
Swiss News Qld – 7
Swiss Yodel & Folklore Group
www.swiss.org.au/syfg
Email: syfg@swiss.org.au
President: Katja Wallimann Gates Phone/Fax: 07 3871 1339
Secretary: Gabriella Veidt-Wiedmer Phone: 07 3371 3446
Treasurer: Peter Weidmann Phone: 07 3397 8359 • Fax: 07 3397 0356
Music Director: Mark Felder Phone: 07 3204 5131
Happy new year to all the friends of the If some of you would like to join us for
choir! some singing or music playing, we usually
meet in the Danish Club every second
2012 marks the 25th anniversary of
Thursday, same days as the Jassers, at
Baerg-Roeseli. We are still not sure how
7.30pm. Exceptions are Swiss Film nights
we are going to celebrate this big event.
at the Club.
Since so may of us are traveling this year
we realised that we won’t have much time I will continue with some background
when we are all going to be in Brisbane information about our songs and music.
to put together something special, so we
decided to start rehearsing early this year Kind regards
on the 12 January. Katja Wallimann Gates
President SYFG BR
8 – Swiss News Qld
Swiss accordion
The accordion is a box-shaped musical
instrument of the bellows-driven free-reed
aerophone family, sometimes referred to as
a squeezebox. It is played by compressing
or expanding the bellows whilst pressing
buttons or keys, causing valves, called
pallets, to open, which allows air to flow
across strips of brass or steel, called reeds,
that vibrate to produce sound inside the
body. The performer normally plays the
melody on buttons or keys on the right-
hand manual, and the accompaniment,
consisting of bass and pre-set chord
The Swiss Yodel & Folklore Group
buttons, on the left-hand manual.
“Schwyzerörgeli”. It is unclear if he named
The accordion was invented in Austria in
after the canton he lived in or the dialect
1829, and was brought to Berne in the
word for Switzerland. After a few minor
1830s. Johannes Drollinger, an Austrian
adjustments, this instrument became
immigrant found the instrument too limited
one of the main Swiss accordions used
for his needs, so made himself a modified
today. It has a 3-row diatonic treble and 18
version. His Langnauerli had one row of
unisonoric bass buttons in a bass/chord
keys. With his brother, Drollinger they
arrangement.
began to manufacture accordions, and
their business flourished until WWI. Want to listen to a Schwyzerörgeli?
Robert Iten made a completely new http://www.youtube.com/
model accordion, which he called watch?v=N7oo3JIu1BQ
Swiss News Qld – 9Valentine
Dinner Dance
Saturday, 11 February
Come and join us for a romantic night out.
This event is open to members and non
Gemütlicher
members. Abend
Date: Saturday, 11 February 2012 Relaxed Evening
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Danish Club, 36 Austin Street,
Saturday, 3 March
Newstead Come and joing us for an evening
Music: Live band Nova Festa where we can have a nice chat and
some lovely food to tuck into. We will
Cost: Members: $32 surely be rubbing our full and satisfied
Non members: $37 tummies afterwards!
Includes pre-dinner nibbles,
3-course meal and door prize There is no cost to attend this function,
however please bring a plate with your
RSVP: 1 February 2012 favourite food – savoury or sweet!
To register please contact: Drinks will be available for purchase
Ruth Milwright on 3205 4172 from the bar as usual.
or 0414 705255 Feel free to invite friends too, the more
email: ruthgreif@gmail.com the merrier! Please RSVP so we know
or Rita von Rotz on 3314 8344 or how many tables to set up.
0431707144, email: tari@swiss.org.au
Date: Saturday, 3 March 2012
Payment: Pre-paid Reservations only!
Payable to SWISS SOCIETY OF QLD Time: 6pm Door open
EFT Direct Bank payment to: Venue: Danish Club, 36 Austin Street
Westpac: BSB 034002 – Account 708120 Newstead
please include the name of your party so
we can identify your payment. Cost: No charge, just bring a dish to
share!
Or cash/cheque to Ruth Milwright or
Rita von Rotz. RSVP: Friday, 2 March 2012
Vreni: phone 3206 9737
You can book a babysitter for $5 per email: swissvreni@hotmail.
child. com.au
Rita: phone 3820 7168
email: rita@swiss.org.au
We look forward to seeing you all there!
10 – Swiss News QldLa partie de jass entre romand
Thursday, 8 March
Bonjour a tous et a toutes, que l’on doit la continuité de sa culture.
Une ou deux parties avec les cartes En effet chaque monastere avait sa vigne
romandes, cela vous intéresse? et récoltait son vin. Au 19eme siecle, deux
Le 8 mars, la salle est disponible, a partir faits nouveaux bouleversent la production
de 7 heures du soir, avec le verre de l’amitié vinicole: La création du chemin de fer qui
gratis ! Un coup de fil c’est si facile, José facilite le commerce du vin et l’apparitiondu
0419 900 486 est indispensable pour phylloxéra qui ravage tous les vignobles
cette premiere afin de savoir le nombre et d’Europe. On découvre par bonheur le
d’organiser! remede a ce fléau en greffant des plants non
Européens sur des cépages Européens. Le
Petite histoire du vin ou du verre de l’amitié vin est un produit de DISTINCTION et tout
Depuis la nuit des temps on cultive et pays moderne se doit de lui conserver son
on boit du vin, celui-ci est un élément de prestige.
fete et de culture. Déja chez les Grecs et
les Romains, les vins jouissaient d’une A bientot pour la partie de yass et pour le
grande renommé. Au début du Moyen-age, verre de l’amitié.
l’expansion du Christianisme a largement José Jungo
favorisé celle de la vigne et c’est a l’Eglise
Swiss News Qld – 11Fraser Coast Group
www.swiss.org.au/page.php?ID=105
Contact: Cecile Scherrer Phone: 07 4194 0105
Mobile: 0409 286 326
Email: cecile@swiss.org.au
G’Day – Grüezi – Bonjour – Bonjorno – Allegra
Invitation to Swiss-Aussie-Families
Since August 2001 we have 3-monthly get-
togethers for the postal code area 4650 – 4670
Visitors and all people with a connection to
Switzerland are very welcome!
We speak Swiss German, German, French, Italian
and of course English.
Please call for more info about our group or a
detailed invitation by mail (contact details see
above).
Family Picnic Day, Gold Coast
Sunday, 25 March
Come along to our first picnic of the year, Date: Sunday, 25 March 2012
let’s get together and catch-up for the
Time: from 10am
new year.
Place: Hinterland Regional Park,
Look out for the Swiss flags. Bratwurst
Mudgeeraba, UBD Map 58 - A7
and Cervelats with bread plus
Fleischkaese mit Spiegeleier (meatloaf Info: Franz and Catherine
with fried egg) and some drinks will be phone 5530 5061
available for sale. Just bring your own Kathi phone 5574 7545
salad. Some dessert to share would be Ruedi and Merla
appreciated. phone 5529 4763
Don’t forget to bring chairs, sunscreen,
repellent, etc.
12 – Swiss News QldJust a few of the products made to
traditional recipes by our Swiss Master
Butcher.
Swiss News Qld – 13Join us for a fun
BUS TRIP
on Sunday,
18 March
Information about the bus trip
We will meet at 7.15am at the club house,
36 Austin St Newstead, Brisbane for the final
count and boarding. The trip starts no later than
7.30 am, with an additional stop at the Aspley
Date: Sunday, 18 March 2012
hypermarket at 7.45 for further pick up.
Time: 7.15am
We will drive to Mooloolaba via the highway.
Meet: Danish Club House, 36 Austin St, From there we will take the scenic coastal drive
Newstead, Brisbane to Bli Bli Castle. Arrival at the castle is planned
Cost: Adult (bus and lunch): $50 around 10am.
Children (bus and lunch): $35
Some people may wish to visit the castle, others
Entrance at the Bli Bli Castle:
(For a group of 10+) may wish to have morning tea only, or you may
Adult $12, Child $8 wish to do both.
Seniors and students $10 We leave around 11am to visit the Ginger factory
Cake and Coffee $6
(about half an hours drive), and leave there
Entrance at the Ginger factory: around 12.30pm for lunch at a famous iconic
free, but there are options for restaurant at the Sunshine Coast, the name of
different rides at a cost.
which we will not give away just as yet to. It is
RSVP: Monday, 5 March, 6pm (booking situated on the range with a fantastic view of the
and payment required by then) coast, and fully licensed. A 3-course lunch will
Payment (pls pay for bus/lunch only, other be served and you can have a look at some old
costs to be paid by you on the day): cars and a garden nursery.
Pre-paid Reservations only! We will depart back to the Hypermarket and
Payable to SWISS SOCIETY OF QLD to the Club around 3pm after a day full of and
EFT Direct Bank payment to: merriment.
Westpac: BSB 034002 – Account 708120
please include the name of your party so we
r earlyment!
can identify your payment.
e g i s t e
Or: by cheque (pls send no cash) payable to:
r nt
Swiss Society of Queensland, PO Box 10
please id disappoi
Info: contact José Jungo on 0419 900 486
email remoaprca68@yahoo.com
to avo
14 – Swiss News QldBli Bli rises above the wetlands which were, The Buderim Ginger Factory is a tourist
for many years, the home of the Sunshine attraction and working ginger factory. There
Coast sugar cane industry. (The name Bli are rides, tours of the factory, and shops,
Bli means ‘many swamp oak trees’). Whilst restaurants and other exhibits for visitors to
this industry is all but gone, State Govt enjoy. The Buderim Ginger Limited company
legislation ensures the wetlands will remain manufacturers confectionery ginger products
an undeveloped “Green Space”. Bli Bli is that are marketed in Australia and exported
most notable for the “fairy tale” castle, which to a number of international markets
houses medieval paraphernalia as well as a including UK, USA, Canada and various
large doll display and coffee shop. European countries.
www.bliblicastle.com www.gingerfactory.com.au
Information zur Busfahrt Information pour le tour d’autocar
Wir treffen uns beim Dänischen Club, 36 Austin Voila notre sortie annuelle organisée, on va
St, Newstead um 7.15 und der Bus faehrt um se retrouver a 7.15 du matin au 36 Austin St,
7.30 ab. Man kann auch im Hypermarket in Newstead club house, pour etre bien sur que
Aspley einsteigen, ungefaehr um 7.45. tout le monde et bien la et pour monter sur
l’autocar, départ a 7.30 précise pour Aspley
Der Weg fuehrt uns auf dem Highway bis nach
Hypermarket ou nous ferons un petit arret afin
Mooloolaba, und von dort aus fahren wir der
de prendre d’autres personnes, ceci vers 7.45.
Kuestenstrasse entlang, bis zum Schloss von
Bli Bli. Ensuite nous prendrons l’autoroute pour
Mooloolaba, de la nous suivrons la magnifique
Wenn man will, kann man das Schloss
route de la cote jusqu’au chateau de Bli Bli.
besuchen, oder man kann einen Imbiss nehmen,
Arrivée vers les 10 heures. La, certaines
oder wer will, kann beides machen.
personnes voudront visiter le chateau, d’autres
Um ca 11 Uhr fahren wir weiter zur Ginger simplement prendre un café avec gateau et
Fabrik, zur Besichtigung. Um 12.30 geht es d’autres encore voudront tout, visiter le chateau,
weiter zu einem bekannten Restaurant zum boire le café et manger les gateaux!
Mittagessen. Der Name des Restaurants ist eine
Vers les 11 heures, peut etre meme avant,
Ueberraschung, es ist ein bekanntes Lokal an
départ pour le GINGER factory, (une demie heure
der Sunshine Coast mit wunderbarer Aussicht
de route), visite de l’endroit tres touristique,
auf die Kueste.
attrayant et avec une grande renommée, la, vers
Das Mittagessen besteht aus Vorspeise, les 12.30 départ pour le déjeuner, ou repas de
Hauptgang und Dessert. Man kann Alkohol midi. Célebre restaurant de la Sunshine Coast
(Wein, Bier oder auch Schnaps) bestellen. tres jovial avec vue sur la cote, collectionneur
de vieilles voitures, voisinant avec une pépiniere
Das Restaurant hat einige alte Autos ausgestellt ornementale et ayant la license alcool, vraiment
und hat einen schoenen Garten. beaucoup de choses pour nous faire oublier nos
Um drei Uhr beginnen wir die Heimreise zurueck tracas quotidiens, profitons-en.
zum Hypermarket und dann zum Daenischen Vers les 3 heures, retour a la case départ,
Club, nach einem sicher lustigen und froehlichen heureux.
Tag zusammen.
Pour réserver pendant qu’il y a encore des
places, un coup de fil c’est si facile,
José 0419 900 486
Swiss News Qld – 15Film and Jass Evening
Thursday, 22 March
The Film
Hermine, die Tochter des reichen
Geschäftsmannes Frymann, kehrt
nach einem langen Welschland-
aufenthalt nach Hause zurück und
soll auf Wunsch ihres Vaters die Ehe
mit dem reichen Geschäftsmann
Ruckstuhl aus Zürich eingehen.
Frymann plant mit Ruckstuhl im Dorf
ein grosses Bauprojekt, welches er
This fun evening will start with a nur mit dessen Hilfe finanzieren kann.
lovely dinner of “heisser Fleischkäse Der Plan scheint perfekt: Geld gegen
and Kartoffelsalat” (hot meatloaf and Liebe. Doch Frymann hat nicht mit Karl
potato salad). gerechnet, dem Sohn eines verarmten
Schneiders, der seit Generationen
Then we will sit back and enjoy a
in der Schuld der Familie Frymann
Swiss movie. The film will have English
steht....
subtitles so everybody can enjoy it!
Frei nach Gottfried Keller
For dessert we will enjoy a piece of
cake and coffee.
Date: Thursday, 22 March 2012
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Danish Club
36 Austin St, Newstead
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
for the movie
$10 for dinner and dessert or
$4 for dessert only
RSVP: Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Vreni: phone 3206 9737
email: swissvreni@hotmail.
com.au
Rita: phone 3820 7168
email: rita@swiss.org.au
16 – Swiss News QldSchellen Ursli EASTER
A bell for Ursli
A children’s book about a boy and a bell
Bunny
in Switzerland by author Selina Chönz @ Coochiemudlo
with enchanting illustrations by Alois
Carigiet. It is one of the most famous
Sunday,
children’s story in Switzerland. 1 April
The story The big hunt for the Easter baskets will be
Ursli lives in a tiny village in the Swiss on again. Like last year the Easter Hunt will
engadin mountains, with his father and be at Coochiemudlo Island. The island lies in
mother. When the Spring Festival comes Moreton Bay and is easily reached by a short
around, when all the boys march with ferry trip from Victoria Point. It is a great
bells to celebrate the end of winter, Ursli location for this event as well as other family
is much cast down when he outings.
is given only a small tinkling There are BBQs available, and a playground
bell. Then Ursli decides to do for kids. The water is also very refreshing for
something about it, and after a those who wish to take a swim.
night’s adventure in the
If you have kids and haven't been to the
“Engadin” mountains,
Swiss Easter Bunny yet, you don't know
comes home with the
what you're missing. Its always good fun and
biggest bell of all and
certainly worthwhile for your little (and not so
is now allowed to lead the
little!) ones.
Spring Festival procession.
Date: Sunday, 1 April 2012
Time: 11am onwards
Venue: We will meet at the Coochie beach
to the left of the ferry Terminal. Walk
along the street or beach to the left
Cost: Member kids (up to 12 years) free
Non-member kids $7 each
RSVP: 25 March 2012
Thomas Reeb, 07 3821 6303
or online
Bring: Swimming gear, soccer ball, frisbee,
picnic, drinks, sunscreen, insect
repellent etc.
A typical “engadin” house in La Punt, Switzer-
The Ferry leaves Victoria Point at: 9, 9.30,
land. The Engadin is a valley in the Swiss Alps,
in the canton of Graubünden. The Engadin is 10am and costs $6 p/p return.
protected by high mountains on all sides and The Barge leaves Victoria point at: 8.20am,
is famous for its sunny climate, beautiful land-
9am, 9.40am, 11.20am, costs $2.50 p/p one
scapes and outdoor activities.
way.
Swiss News Qld – 17JASS Championship
Sunday, 15 April
Who will win the 23rd Swiss Club Jass Championship?
Will our defending champions take home the honours again?
Or will some fresh young talent steal the title from our traditional
Jass gurus? Will it be a lady or a gent? Could it be a non-Swiss
showing us once and for all? Will experience and wisdom finally
win out over youthful zest and risky style?
Well, there is only one way to find out...
With one of the most important dates on RSVP: 7 April 2012
the Swiss Club calendar fast approaching, Rita Von Rotz
speculation is rife and the debates are call 07 3314 8344
heating up faster than ever. email: vonrotz@optusnet.com.au
or online
So while all true Swiss Jass fanatics are
implementing their training regimes, their Note: It is vital for all contenders to RSVP
more relaxed counterparts have taken to for this event so that the program can
the sidelines to cheer on the favourites - be organised in advance, and of course
silently of course! "lunchers & socialisers" should RSVP in
order to ensure there is enough food for
Date: Sunday, 15 April 2012
everyone.
Time: Door open 8am,
The bar will again be open for the occasion,
Start 8.45am sharp
with a range of beverages available at
Venue: Danish Club, 36 Austin Street, reasonable prices.
Newstead
For more info: http://swiss.org.au
Cost: $20 members, $25 non-members
Cost includes coffee & tea during the day,
lunch and dessert
C
18 – Swiss News QldSchwizerduetschi Spielgruppe
Are you a Swiss German speaking family with young children and
are you interested in a regular playgroup meeting? This is a great
opportunity for children and mums and dads to improve their
conversation in Swiss German.
The group meets on Tuesday mornings at different parks
around Brisbane. If you are interested please contact Kathrin
and she will add you to the mailing list.
Kathrin Lüthi • Phone 0403 855 697 or
email: cucharra@yahoo.de
Treffen im 2012
Die Treffen ab 24 Januar werden wieder wie zu alten Zeiten auf
jeden zweiten Dienstag fallen. Dieser Tag scheint der Mehrheit zu passen. Es tut mir leid
fuer alle diejenigen, die dann nicht mehr kommen koennen. Als kleines Troesterli moechte
ich noch anfuegen, dass haeufigere Nachtessen oder andere Abendtreffen gewuenscht
werden. Versuchen wir doch mal das zu organisieren. So koennen wir Mamis/Papis uns
wenigstens dann noch ab und zu sehen.
Bei schlechtem oder zweifelhaftem Wetter meldet euch bitte am Donnerstagmorgen
bei Kathrin fuer die Schlechtwetteroption. Wir werden uns dann sehr wahrscheinlich
in der State Library im Kid’s Corner oder bei jemandem zu Hause treffen. Es waere
gut, wenn wir jeweils wissen, wer am Treffen teilnimmt, damit alle ueber allfaellige
kurzfristige Aenderungen informiert werden koennen.
Wir treffen uns jeweils ab 9.30 Uhr.
Die Spielgruppe hat jetzt auch einen blog, um alle auf dem laufenden zu halten.
http://swissplaygroup.blogspot.com
Swiss News Qld – 19Des Alpes Swiss Restaurant
Monika, Nick and the whole family are proud to
present a piece of Switzerland to our diverse local
community.
47 Blackwood Street – Mitchelton
Queensland 4053
Phone: 07 3355 9627
www.desalpes.com.au
Opening Hours: BREAKFAST: Sunday, 7:30am - 11:00am
LUNCH: Tuesday - Sunday, 11:30am - 2:30pm
DINNER: Tuesday - Sunday, 6:00pm - 10.30pm CLOSED MONDAY
Regular TENNIS evening in Brisbane
If you are interested to join this very social group of
amateur players, then come and have a look. You don’t
have to be a member or Swiss to join us for a game of
Tennis.
Where: 91 Ashby Street, Fairfield 4103
(private property Queenslander)
When: Every Wednesday 7.30–9.30pm
(if it’s not raining)
Cost: $8 per person (includes coffee/Tea)
Contact: Call Marc on 07 3899 8996
Our specializaon is with business compung. We supply, implement and maintain business networks. You have
a one-stop shop—no buck passing. It will simply work. And yes, if your network is badly behaved, we will put it
back into shape and then keep it that way. We supply equipment, consult you on licensing, integrate third party
soware and hardware, and yes, we do troubleshoot.
Please give us a call. I’d be happy to consult Swiss Club members and their friends on what system would best
suit your needs, for business or family.
Gold Coast: 07 5597 0666
Call Franz Huber on any of these numbers Brisbane: 07 3823 4142
or visit our website: www.biz2bizit.com.au Other Regions: 1300 076 243
20 – Swiss News QldRegular JASS evening
The social Jass Group meets every 2nd
Thursday evening, 7.30pm at the Danish
Club House, 36 Austin St, Newstead.
Dates for 2012
January 12 • Jan 26 • Feb 9 • Feb 23 •
March 8 • March 22 • April 5 • April 19
May 3 • May 17 • May 31 • June 14
June 28 • July 12 • July 26 • Aug 9 •
Aug 23 • Sept 6 • Sept 20 • Oc 4 •
Oct 18 • Nov 1 • Nov 15 • Nov 29 •
Dec 13
All members welcome.
Non-members require “guest-book”
registration for the Danish Club licensed
premises.
For more information contact:
Hans Heer 07 3844 6529
Fredi Vogel 07 3289 1183
Swiss News Qld – 21And we celebrated New Year’s Eve 2011! The New Years Ball, organised by the food and did a marvellous job, as always. Danish Club, on 31 December in the Club We hope that next year there will be many House was great, with excellent food, more Swiss Club members to join this fantastic music (lots of dancing) and event, as it was a truly enjoyable night. wonderful company! Jakob provided the Ruth Milwright 22 – Swiss News Qld
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Swiss News Qld – 23Well worth a visit!
In December 2010 we visited
Nyon, at the Lake Léman,
while heavy snow fell.
As the sun came out, it
became just MAGIC!
Nyon is well worth a visit!
(Gabriel Dubler, Brisbane, Qld)
Nyon
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nyon (photo by Gabriel Dubler)
The spick-and-span little town of
Nyon is situated on Lake Geneva, half
way between Geneva and Lausanne,
amid the vineyards of La Côte. Many
excavations and sights from the times of
the Celtic Helvetians and the Romans,
and from the Middle Ages, bear witness
to its eventful history.
From the 13th century, the Counts of
Savoy built a mighty castle on top of
Roman ruins, dominated by five huge
towers. Now this castle houses the “Le port”, the harbour of Nyon offers 375
Museum of History and Porcelain, moorings (photo by Gabriel Dubler)
containing valuable items from the
former porcelain manufacturing industry Higher than this district, a promenade
in Nyon. From the 16th century onwards, offers fine views of the lake, Geneva’s
the town was ruled by Berne, and a nearest mountain – the Mont-Salève -
reminder of this can be seen in the and Mont Blanc.
arcades around the market square.
Nyon is surrounded by vineyards. The
Three Corinthian columns on a little hill Route du Vignoble de la Côte from
in the parkland by the lake recall the Versoix near Geneva through Nyon to
Roman era. After Julius Caesar had Morges is all about the wines of La Côte
conquered Gaul, he decided to establish and other regional specialities.
the colony of Iulia Equestris with
Noviodunum as its urban centre on the (excerpts from http://www.
site of the present town of Nyon. myswitzerland.com/en/nyon.html)
Do you have a similar “Well-worth-a-visit” story from one of your Switzerland (or Australian!)
trips? A place you (re-)discovered and could recommend to your fellow Swiss club members?
We’d be interested to hear about it. Send your story and picture to editor@swissorg.au
24 – Swiss News QldZunge-Braecher
(Tongue-twister)
or “the wonders of Swiss
language”, sorry, no
translation attempt for this
one!
“stärnefoifi, ruttsch mer
doch de buggel ab du
gibuhäärigi hundsniere du”
"Wed emenä Zürcher zum
Bispiu seisch, är sig ä
Chuderluri u ä Globivogu,
ä Glögglifrösch u ä
Chnorzi, ä bägguhäärigä
Siech u ä Schnäbispienzler
u ä gibuhäärigi Hundsnierä,
de het die Moorä sogar no
fröid!"
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Swiss News Qld – 25Santa’s Visit 2011 (Photos see back page)
Santa visited us at the beginning of some traditional Swiss music played in the
December. We were a pretty big group Australian bush.
with 21 children and their parents and
also some grandparents attending. We Heaps of thanks to Santa again. We all
even had a special musical performance appreciate it very much that you find your way
from Noa and Leon's grandfather who is to the Swiss Club every year. We are looking
a professional accordion player and on a forward to seeing you again next year.
visit here in Australia. It was great to have Sybille Goss
Remember the feeling of sand
between your toes?
Remember the sound of the rolling surf
as you wake to another perfect day?
Remember the rich, earthy scent
of rainforest walks?
There are few places on earth that can offer a balance of earth and sea,
creature comforts and natural bushland.
Rainbow Shores is one of them
This unique eco resort nestles gently between with the existing eco-system and beachscape.
the magnificent Rainbow Beach and the As you immerse yourself in this natural won-
Great Sandy National Park, celebrating the derland you could be forgiven for thinking you
beauty of a pristine, natural environment. are a million miles away from anywhere.
Its absolute beach frontage guarantees com- The reality is that that this very special retreat
plete relaxation and peace of mind. Careful is just a two and a half hour drive north from
planning and construction have created a Brisbane.
living environment that works in harmony
Andreas Kräuchi (07) 5486 3999 - http://www.rainbowshores.com.au/
26 – Swiss News QldMembership application & Renewal
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PO BOX 10 WELLERS HILL Qld 4121
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Swiss News Qld – 27De Samichlaus
isch choo!
(story see page 26)
Ho Ho Ho Ho Ho!
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