Hidden histories, that what I’m into and also that’s what makes my soul tick. Trying to make the past and its many dead come back to life, even putting the clothes and skin back on their decaying bones – and letting their lives be known to our current, media and […]
Resources
Frank Riethmuller – A Son of Toowoomba who Became King of the Roses
Frank Riethmuller – A Son of Toowoomba who became King of the Roses (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) Frank Riethmuller (1884–1965) was an expert Australian rose breeder. Studio photo of Frank Riethmuller in Townsville about 1910, when he was 26. Riethmuller began to show roses in Sydney when he was […]
Brisbane’s Pioneering German Doctor – Frederick Staubwasser -article by Dr Owen Harris
german pioneerr Doktor
The Eschenhagen Story by H J Summers
Eschenhagen story
Queensland’s German Connections – New Book!
Publication of “Queensland’s German connections” This three-year project has come to fruition with the publication and official launch of the bookQueensland’s German connections: past, present and future – 170 years strong (1842-2012). A magnificent, full-colour work with almost 600 illustrations in its 376 pages, the book examines a broad […]
Useful Links
Useful Links Below are listed a number of internet sites that may assist with resources on German-Queensland history, culture and general information. An essential resource site for German-Queensland family history and genealogy listings: http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/AUS-QLD-SE-Germans (copy and paste into your browser to view sight)
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 […]
