Ernie Greinke recited many poems for funcions in the Lockyer Valley. Max Schafstein was one of the favourites – using the German accent and ‘borrowed’ German words for effect. Basically a ‘fun’ poem. [audio:http://germanydownunder.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ErnieGreinke_poem_Max_Schafstein1.mp3|titles=ErnieGreinke_poem_Max_Schafstein]
Author: Mark
German Song – Trinken immer eine Tropchen
(Recorded Munduberra – 6 November 1992) Performed by Vera Woolf and her brother Alf Kuhn (on guitar) this duo sings the old German favourite Trinken immer eine Tropchen (Have Another Drink). This song was a real favourite throughout the rural German communities of southern Queensland. Press Play for song preview.
Low German Song – sung and played by Archie Niethe, Coominya
This low German song was a popular ‘wedding toast’ song found in the Lockyer Valley and Maryborough areas amongst the German communities. This example is spoken then sung and played on the squeezebox. No mentions of this song in German archives. Perhaps it is a good example of a unique […]
Doug Steffen’s mazurka
This beautiful old-time mazurka was played by Doug Steffens of Gatton. Doug and his brother Allan played for many of the earlier dances in the Lockyer Valley. I have only heard and recorded this very pretty mazurka tune once – that you hear from Doug. Played on the double-row Hohner […]
German Song – Schon Ist Die Jugend
This popular little German song was sung to me by Vera Woolf of Munduberra. Vera learnt this song from the older members of the German community in the central Burnett. Press Play for song preview.
Der Vishy Und Der Dog by Norm Boughen, Minden
Der Vishy Und Der Dog by Norm Boughen, Minden Dat doggy vas dat kind of dog dat catch dat rat so sly, Vhen he shqveeze him mit his leetle teeth und den dat rat vos die. Dat doggy vas inqvisitive vherever he vas go Und like dem vomans all der […]
Did You Effer?
Did you Effer Did you effer seen some leetle poodle dog Dat vas schnoodled oop so shnug upon a mat? Did you seen some sheeps in clover, or a hog Vhat could hardly valk around himself for fat? Did you effer seen a cat vhat caught a mouse? Or a […]
Old German Love Song
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Bundaberg Apostolic Church String Band
The Bundaberg Apostolic Church of Queensland string band was formed from the Baffle Creek zither band. Many of the older players moved to Bundaberg and a larger string band was formed in the 1940’s. This particular tune, Vienna Remains Vienna is one of the old favourites. Press Play for song […]
Old German Waltz played by Percy Spann
Percy Spann played two and a half row button accordion. Percy was a farmer from Rosevale near Boonah together with his wife on piano they played many old regional dance tunes and many old German favourites. Press Play for song preview.
