Swiss Society of Queensland Inc.

G’Day – Grüezi – Bonjour – Bonjorno – Allegra

Invitation to Swiss-Aussie-Families
Since August 2001
3-monthly-get-togethers - 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

Get-togethers and Events in 2010

changes possible

Organizer: Cecile Scherrer, 18 Grey Gum Ct, Urraween, QLD 4655

Phone: 07 4194 0105 or 0409 286 326

Email: cecile@swiss.org.au

Website: http://www.swiss.org.au/page.php?ID=105

Coming Events

Swiss National Day celebration in Maryborough

Date: Thursday, 12. August 2010

Time: 11.30 am - Reservation - phone 4121 2141

Venue: Neighbourhood Centre, 25 Ellena Street, Maryborough

Swiss Nationalday Lunch - yummy Swiss Food as every year.

Swiss National Day celebration in Childers with Bonfire

Date: Saturday, 28 / Sunday 29 August 2010

Time: 02.00 pm onwards with camping or B&B stay

Venue: Childers - 3 Big Fig Tree Property

Michele is in Switzerland with her new born twin grandchildren

- boys - but happy to have us all as usual at her 360 degree

view Property to celebrate a late Nationalday - if possible with

Bonfire or just to meet all the Swiss-Aussie Families of Bundaberg,

Childers, Maryborough, Bauple, Hervey Bay - as all the years before.

Brunch with Samichlaus

When: Sunday, 5 December 2010 - from 11am

Where: at Cecile's - 18 Grey Gum Court, Urraween

again Grittibaenz baking competition - give it a go!

Past Events

Swiss National Day in Hervey Bay

When: Sunday, 1. August 2010, from 11 am

Where: @Cecile's, 18 Grey Gum Court

40 people helped to inaugurate the Flagpole while
the new Swiss Flag was hissed when
listening the Swiss Anthem and the
speach of Bundespraesidentin Doris Leuthard
A beautiful sunny day for this house warming party

Fraser Coast Cultural Festival Gala Concert

When: Saturday, 27 March 2010

Where: Brolga Theatre in Maryborough

Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

When: Sunday, 28 March 2010

Where: Hervey Bay - Scarness Foreshore

Details: Culturalfestivals.com.au

Swiss National Day celebration in Childers with Bonfire

When: Saturday, 29 August to Sunday, 30 August 09

Where: Childers at the "3 Big Fig Tree" Property

Postponed from 1&2 August we were a small group of 16 who

enjoyed the sponsored Fondue from Fromart Christian

and with the Bratwuerst the buffet with salads and cakes

so Michele's Kappeler-Milchsuppe was Breakfast for the

5 campers - to windi for the fire - will do it next year

Swiss National Day celebration in Maryborough

When: Wednesday, 12 August 09 - Swiss Lunch from 12.30pm

Where: Neighbourhood Centre, Ellena Street

With joint help we feed over 30 people of different Nationalities

only 3 'real' Swiss - with tastes of Cheese Fondue

Roeschti, Buuregulasch, Ghackets-Hoernli-Oepfelmues und

Oepfelwaie, BB-Zitronechueche and Schoggipudding

Swiss National Day celebration in Hervey Bay

When: Saturday, 1 August 2009 from 12 noon

Where: Scarness Foreshore

It was a good - shortly announced gathering

but still 20 people - 1 new- shared what they brought

and enjoyed the warm winter afternoon.

Sunday, 3 May 2009 Hervey Bay - at the Beach from 10.30 am

for lunch or later for afternoon tea in Point Vernon

opposite No. 80 Esplanade - "ESA Park" BBQ + playground

there was a great group with - again new faces arrived in the area

Weather as usual perfect even so rain was predicted!

Saturday, 28 March 2009 Fraser Coast Cultural Gala Concert

Brolga Theatre in Maryborough

Sunday, 29 March 2009 Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

Scarness Foreshore in Hervey Bay - www.culturalfestivals.com.au

Roesli, Housi + Brigitte from Sydney had huge success with their

Alphorn performances - including the Aboriginal Digeridoo players.

Many had never seen + heard Alphorn playing before.

Unfortunately a hail storm ended the Festival early at 3pm.

Saturday/Sunday, 7th+8th February 2009

in Burrum Heads at Erika + Alex's property

Mum and Lisa = the best Swiss Sailors from Bundaberg

Sunday, 2nd November 2008 - in Hervey Bay

At the Beach from 10.30 am - until we wanna go home

at Hervey Bay in Point Vernon

“ESA Park+ BBQ” safe beach to swim (no crocs!)

+ playground for children - opposite No. 80 Esplanade

Site has toilets, showers + children playground

Alternative if too rainy + windy = from 11.30am lunch

together at the Beach House Hotel, Pialba

Bring all Drinks + Salads + Sweets + your speciality to share for the buffet and Plates, Forks, Knifes, Cups - Chairs, Umbrella, Towels, Swimmers, Games etc.

Saturday' 6th December 2008 - Brunch with Santa

from 11am “Samichlaus” is coming!

as requested by some of the families

at Cecile + Sigi’s covered garden-veranda in Dundowran Beach

How to get there:

Follow Burrum Heads Road - Anson Road - Sempfs Road

- passed Arkarra Tea Gardens - 2nd right

As usual bring food + drinks + all your “gear” you need

(tables + chairs available)
Parents need to bring their children’s (full) Santabag
Please email me by end of November the “secrets” for Santa’s book
Who bakes/brings the best Grittibänz? – competition with prices please mail or phone if you are interested too.
Below some pictures from the Samichlaus

Sunday, 31st August Bundaberg Multicultural Festival

A “Ticinesi” and a “Basler Bebbi” carrying the Swiss Flag

among Chile, Czech Republic and over 50 other National Flags

met new Swiss compatriots proudly showing off their ‘Heimat’.

Below 3 pictures from the event

Marlies, Trevor, Cecile, Paulina, Denise

Flag Parade - Ticinesi + Basler Bebbi

Flag Parade - Vreni + Cecile

Saturday/Sunday, 2nd/3rd August - in Dundowran Beach

Swiss National Day in Cecile + Sigi's Garden

Sad, we could not enjoy the beautiful Childers view as last 4 years!

Jasser enjoyed a game, 'First Timers' happily exchanged news and

old memories and Children learned to know each other in the garden.

John und Turi are a great team at the BBQ and the salads and

specialities as the desserts found rapidly the over 45 plates.

Frost and busy lifestyles made all going home after another late

Bratwurst - so no Brunch for the only couple dropping in on Sunday.

Friday, 1st August - Swiss National Day - Lunch

at 25 Ellena Street, Neighbourhood Centre in Maryborough

Basler Mehlsuppe, Chaes Fondue, Zuerigschnetzlets mit Roesti,

Hoernli, Ghackets und Oepfelmues, Zwetschge- und Oepfelwaie

what a tongue twister! - were great samples for the 30

Multicultural gourmands of "what Swiss eat at home".

Flags, Glacier-Express+Ski-Videos, Speech for the Swiss abroad.

Live Pan Flute from Tzaella including the Swiss Psalm created an

overwhelmingly ambience especially for some older participants.

Saturday/Sunday, 26th/27th July - Childers Multicultural Festival

Several Swiss enjoyed the Festival but not as a group.

Saturday, 3rd May = in Childers - For the dinner at Sticky Beaks

we were 13 from Bundaberg, Woodgate, Maryborough and Hervey Bay

A couple joined in first time, Luisa enjoyed it as a "working holidayer".

Sunday, 30th March - Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

www.culturalfestivals.com.au for more details

What an event at he Hervey Bay Esplanade in Scarness

Breakfast with Mark's Zopf - some still very tired - and hurry again..

Baerg-Roeseli - Children Choir and Dance Group at 9.20am - then

at the Parade of the Nations 'Switzerland' really looked fabulous.

It was a feast to watch the variety of the Brisbane Yodel and

Folklore Group - with Loeffele (spoons), Talerschwingen (coin in dish)

brooms, yodelling and handoergele also together with the Children -

the Swiss Heritage was really well shown to the crowd of over 8000

people who enjoyed the 360 performers of 40 different Nationalities.

Camel rides, market stalls, many other attractions. The international

'food choice' was so delicious and sold out by 3pm.

John's pictures could be seen at the 'Switzerland' Exhibition stall

Looking forward to have an Alphorn at next year's event ..?

Below some pictures from the Cultural Festival

Saturday, 29th March - Qantas Gala Performance in Maryborough

In the Brisbane coach were 18 Swiss, 15 Russian, 8 Chinese, 1 Italian

9 Swiss arrived earlier with cars and all Swiss had lunch at "Scherrer's".

Last rehearsal for the children, photos taken, presents given and

the adults in beautiful costumes were off to the Evening Performance

A few nibbles behind the stage, warming up the voices and the Swiss

got a big applause from the 600 spectators who also enjoyed Russia

China, Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Philippines, Aboriginals dancing Greek!

The 3 Children families had accommodation near the Festival.

No Swiss travels without a Bratwurst!? - sooo the BBQ on at 11pm

It was well after mid-night when the 15 Swiss looked for their place

in a bed or tent at the private "Palm 'n' Sun B&B".

Saturday, 2nd February - in Burrum Heads - BBQ at Erika+Alex's

from 10.30 checking the nearly finished home - weather was perfect,

food as usual good with so many specialties. Camp fire on until late.

Snorring was only heard from far away at the back in the yard.

Breakfast for a rather small group.

Thanks again from all of us to invite us to your lovely property.

Saturday, 8th December

5km north of Gympie at Swiss Café

Highbury Mountains with Santa + Grittibaenze Brunch at 11am

Was lovely to meet some Sunshine Coast Swiss Club members.

Over 40 Adults with 14 children enjoyed a great day. Coloring Santa

pictures and bastle, playing games was fun for the children.

Santa was pleased to hear so many Swiss+English 'Versli'+songs.

Thanks Ruedi for sponsoring everybody a handmade 'Bildli-Gingersanta'.

Richi was flat out with baking a full table of Deco-Grittibaenze - yummy

as the Swiss Gschnaetzlets, Beischinke, Wurstsalat+sweets were too.

Sigi drove us safe home in the Neighbourhood Bus.

Sunday, 4th November - in Hervey Bay - At the Beach

ESA Park - opposite 80 Esplanade - at Point Vernon - 10.30 am

Some arrived by bicycle and it was windy but especially the 2 Bauple

girls enjoyed the water. We 26 shared the meal and the news and

stories and our youngest Fraser Coast Swiss - Patrick - was happy

even without getting one of the Melbourne Bratwurst - he still prefers

mum's milk. Some of the missing gave 'The men in Tutus' at Brolga

Theatre preference. But we managed the Grill without John.

Saturday, 13th November - Childers at Sticky Beaks

Dinner from 6pm – call Trish + Max for reservations 4126 6380.

Bundaberg Susan, Libby, Phoebe, Sigi + Cecile enjoyed the dinner

they others must have been invited elsewhere or cooked at home?

Grandchild in 'mum's dress' visiting from Sydney + participating at the

Migrant Settlement Beach-BBQ in Hervey Bay

Sunday, 16th September

Bundaberg & District Multicultural Food & Wine Festival

Swiss can meet others around noon at Rotary Display?

Patrik a 'Rotary' Swiss Exchange Student was proudly

carrying the Swiss Flag at the Ceremony - good on you Paddy!

No one else showed up?! to hot?

Saturday/Sunday, 1st/2nd September - in Childers -

(postponed from 4th/5th August due to too cold nights)

Swiss National Day at "The 3 Big Fig Trees" B&B-Property

Saturday from 2pm - chat and coffee and cakes etc

followed by 5pm approx. BBQ and home made from buffet

Richard's Bonfire and Gazebo's with side walls will keep us warm

Overnight at B&B or Camping on property (power available)

Sunday from 8.30am - Michele's (and John's) Breakfast

Saturday/Sunday, 28th/29th July - Childers Multicultural Festival

several Swiss met for chats - while visiting this great event

with lots of great music, international food and colorful stalls.

Saturday, 28th April - in Childers - at Sticky Beaks Restaurant

8 adults and 3 children joined in first time and enjoyed the exchange

of news and the company of Swiss and Aussies.

They came from Bauple, Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay.

Saturday, 7th April Easter Bunny Brunch with Zopf + Eier-tuetsche

was not on this year as there were not enough interested

Sunday, 25th March Fraser Coast Cultural Festival

in Hervey Bay Esplanade - www.culturalfestivals.com.au

A small group in the red T-shirts, hats and flags together with

Germans in Lederhose and Dirndl participated at the 'Walk of the Nations'

We had a "Display" with Swiss Costumes and other features aswell

a “Swiss-Food Stall” selling Raclette, Swiss-Schoggi, Chueche etc.

An 'Indian' couple was happy to win the Grill from Raclette-Australia.

Sunday, 4th February in Burrum Heads - BBQ at Erika and Alex's

the over 30 participants and especially the 5 children had fun.

Patty from Centrelink explained news about pensions etc.

We look forward to see the finished house next year! Thanks.

Sunday, 5th November 2006 A Sunday at the Beach

from 10.30am until we wanno go home

in Hervey Bay at Point Vernon - ESA-Park + BBQ

the first went home at 1pm the last arrived at 5.30 pm

as usual nearly 30 from both side of the Roestigraben

had a good time to catch up

again some first participating and ?? they enjoyed it too

Saturday, 5th & Sunday 6th August 2006

Swiss Nationalday-Fête Nationale Suisse-Schweizer Nationalfeiertag

at The 3 Big Fig Trees Bed & Breakfast - Property in Childers

on the top of the hill – with Bonfire and live Cowbell sounds

Saturday, from 02.00 p.m. afternoon tea, talking, jass, walks

from 05.00 p.m. BBQ + Raclette - enjoyable evening around the bonfire

Sunday, from 08.30 a.m. Breakfast / Brunch until Lunchtime approx.

Was it too cold and windy for some? Our gazebos and the bonfire kept

the over 27 participants warm and cosy - the delicious sponsored

was yummy. About Breakfast for the 12 who stayed over night ?!

read about in the "Lonely planet"!

Saturday, 29th April 2006 A Saturday in Childers with Dinner

The Dinner at Sticky Beaks was superb again for about 30 participants.

missing Trish - but Lydia was a great in a beautiful Swiss look dress.

some stayed in Childers over night

Sunday, 5th February 2006 A Sunday at the Beach in Hervey Bay

from 11 am at the “ESA Park + BBQ” in Point Vernon

As usual...
a beautiful day with about 30 participants especially the visitors from Switzerland enjoyed most of the day the lovely calm

water perfect to swim or just chat.

Lots of Sweets kept the adults and the 6 children happy.

The only Swiss Francais was missing his compatriots

but the Noosa-ner finally made it to join us.

6 November 2005 A Sunday at the Beach

from 11 am at the “ESA Park + BBQ” in Point Vernon

Even without the organiser being present about 20 gathered

and had a lovely day - was said.

Saturday/Sunday, 6 & 7 August 2005 Swiss National Day Celebration

in Childers

at “The 3 Big Fig Trees” Bed and Breakfast Property

The salads and desserts (BYO) were delicious again, the Maleny Cheese

melted excellent with the real raclette-oven and the scent of Bratwurst

was in the air.

Visitors from the Sunshine Coast and many of the 29 partici-

pants showed their newest Swiss-T-Shirt or home made music-

instruments - a raffle was on. 3 cows got new bells from Switzerland

and with the flags and red/white table-clothes as well as the CD-

Laendlermusic a cheerful coziness came up in the gazebos which helped

us to keep warm.

Later we sat around the bonfire, looked at shooting

stars and listened to the speech for the Swiss Abroad-next time louder!

Sunday breakfast was again superb for the remaining 1/3 - and happily

everybody helped to clean up the place.

Merci beaucoup Michele and Daniel for the great hospitality! we look

forward to next and many many more bonfires. Good luck-all the best!

Saturday, 4th June 2005 A Saturday in Hervey Bay

19 of us had an excellent Bratwurst + Fleischkaese + Salade Lunch

We really had fun with Peter's "Tootemueggerli" and sang most of

the songs from our youth with Moritz's superb Handorgele-Begleitung

Just after midnight the last ones left the garden of Dundowran Beach

Saturday, 5th Feb 2005 A Saturday with Dinner in Childers

It was a delight to learn about the Historical Buildings in Childers

and the many stories connected to them from 3 local pensioners.

As it was very hot only 4 participated but for over 3 hours!!

Max, Trish and family with the help of Ralph (welcome back!) at the

"Sticky Beaks" Restaurant in Apple Tree Creek were busy to serve

the intense chatting group of 30 people including "5 new faces" again.

Sunday, 7th November 2004 A Sunday at the Beach in

Pt. Vernon, Hervey Bay

click here for more info!

Rain or storm??? - Yes rain at 9 am - luckily no more for the rest of the

day (only because we had gazebos and tarps installed) - let's go for it

was also the right decision. Several new Swiss moved into this area had

interesting talks and we all enjoyed the BBQ lunch/afternoon together.

Swiss visitors from Mooloolaba joined us with their local Dutch/Aussie

host and with four speaking French it was a very multicultural bunch of

29 people also singing "Happy Birthday" to Maya (some had been

practising the night before at another 60th Swiss-Birthday-Party with

delicious food and 4 cakes!).

John our "BBQ-chief" won the CD-raffle and the 4 children had a

wonderful time at the playground and at the beach creating an

aquarium with snails, crabs, shells and corals. Another pleasant day,

sharing experiences and knowledge and funny stories.

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