‘They Came and They Stayed’: Settlement Patterns of the German-Queensland Communities Unlike South Australia that had a large immigration episode in the mid 1800s from the Silesian province of Germany, the situation in Queensland is more complex in terms of immigration from the provinces of Germany and eventual settlement patterns. […]
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Set Tune – Alf Radunz
Alf Radunz Alf Radunz, playing an un-named set tune that he learn’t as a young man in the Kingaroy District. Press Play for song preview.
Waltz after Alf Radunz (2)
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Waltz after Alf Radunz (1)
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German ‘Heimat’ Tune – Netz family orchestra
German ‘Heimat’ Tune – Netz family orchestra (Recording made by Bill Netz, Monto, early 1960s) A good example of the Netz family playing a lovely old German instrumental piece. This old ‘Heimat’ tune is played by Phillip Netz on zither with other family members accompanying. A real classic, never to […]
Old German Polka – Bill Netz
Old German Polka – Bill Netz (recorded at Mulgildie, early 1960s) This tune is another old German polka in the immense musical repertoire of the famed Netz dynasty. This great polka is played by Bill Netz on violin – a great example of his mastery on the instrument. Press Play […]
‘I tink I’ll haf Annuder Vone!’ – The love of Wine
‘I tink I’ll haf Annuder Vone!’ – The love of Wine Mac Scharfstein Max Scharfstein comed from Deutcherland Vence comes der larger beer Had Scharfstein stoped in Deutcherland Den he never vos been here! Old Max could not be here und dere Ve all must own vhats true As true […]
Schneider Gallop – Bundaberg String Band
Schneider Gallop – Bundaberg String Band (Recorded at Bundaberg in 1988) A real favourite of the Bundaberg Apostolic Church of Queensland community. ‘Schneider Gallop’ is lustily played by the Bundaberg String band with Robert Pukallus taking the lead melody on concert zither. This old German favourite is not known today […]
Old Waltz – Fritz Schick
Old Waltz – Fritz Schick (from a recording made in about 1968, Thornville) This beautiful old waltz is played by Fritz Schick – who was a legendary button accordion player from the Thornville district, north of Crows Nest. He plays this un-named tune on his triple-row Hohner button accordion. Fritz […]
