The Swiss Connectionby John Clarke What do Australians know about Switzerland? Fine chocolates are made there. There are mountains and snow. They speak three languages – French, German and Italian – and they avoid international conflicts. Their hero is a crossbowman who once shot an apple off his son’s head. At the last meeting of… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024
Join us for the Barossa German Language Association’s AGM and Guest Speaker Event When: Monday 28th October 2024, 1 – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda We will begin with a brief AGM (Annual General Meeting) for the Barossa German Language Association, followed by a special presentation from our guest speaker, Patrick… Continue reading AGM BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen October 2024
The Lot of the Family Historian by John Clarke The family historian’s lot is to conduct research, gather information and put it in order. The lot of the family historian’s family, if the family historian dies before putting the information acquired in order (which is quite often the case), is to decide what to do… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen September 2024
When: Monday 30 September 2024, 1 – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Udo Boettger will be our speaker in September talking about The Böttger family story – 1949 to 1955. His presentation will recount their escape from Jena in East Germany, making a life in Oberkochen, West Germany, and their decision… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen September
A Story in Ten Objects by John Clarke Is it possible to represent the South Australian/German connection in ten objects? That was the task historian Samuel Doering set himself as guest speaker at the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen. First, appropriately for an audience brought together by the promise of… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen August 2024
In 1933 the German cruiser Köln came to Australia. That visit was the subject of Christine Winter’s talk at the last meeting of the German speaking group Kaffee und Kuchen. Christine Winter is an Associate Professor in the School of Humanities at Flinders University. Ostensibly the purpose of the year long voyage was the training… Continue reading Recap: Kaffee und Kuchen July 2024
Join us for our next BGLA Kaffee und Kuchen! When: Monday 26th August 2024, 1 – 3pmWhere: Langmeil Lutheran Church hall, 5-7 Maria St, Tanunda Join us for “Deutsches in Südaustralien: What’s German in South Australia?” with young historian Samuel Doering. This presentation is being exclusively delivered to the BGLA before being presented at… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen 26 August 24
Our Guest Speaker for Kaffee und Kuchen on Monday 29th April is Erich Holzknecht. Erich comes from a German missionary family that served the Lutheran Church in New Guinea from 1908 to 1988. He will present a visual and personal overview of growing up in colonial and post-colonial New Guinea. WHEN: Monday, 29 April 2024, 1… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen April 2024
The Barossa German Language Association is excited about several upcoming meetings and community events in 2024 and we are looking forward to seeing you at some of them: Some details are still to be finalised so keep a lookout for the latest updates on our website. We welcome new members to join us at any… Continue reading 2024 Program
This will be our first Kaffee und Kuchen for 2024 and we welcome everyone to join us for a special Flammkueche event. Anna Fontaine from Simply Flammekueche will be our guest to talk about her journey and share some beautiful Flammkuchen, a specialty from her home.“Flammekueche is a traditional artisan product from the French-German border… Continue reading Kaffee und Kuchen + Flammkuchen Lunch Februar 2024
