The Landhaus - built of stone from Bethany (formaly Taninda Creek), the cottage had interior walls and ceilings of pug, made from mud and straw. The roof supported by exposed timber beams which are made from pit-sawn and hand-adqed red gum, which probably grew by the creek. The flooring was of rammed earth.
The descendants of the herdsman continued to live in the cottage for several generations, but it was eventually abandoned, remaining unoccupied for many years.
BAROSSA BRAUHAUS HOTEL
Local legend suggests that the first liquor licence in Angaston was held by a small bottle shop that grew into the Brauhaus Hotel.
What is definitely known dates from 1851 when the original licence of the single-story New Inn was granted to George Simpson, the publican who had previously had the first licence of the nearby Angaston Hotel in 1846.
William Doddridge became the new proprietor in 1852. He was a blacksmith who had arrived in April 1837 aboard the South Australian. He ran the inn in conjunction with his neighbourning blacksmith shop.
Over the years the hostelry expanded - both upwards and outwards - giving it an appearance so many typical of many old country hotels in South Australia. There were also name changes - the Commercial Hotel, Barossa Hotel, Barossa Brauhaus Hotel, Mine Host.
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Extras Of A Barossa Heritage
Lutheran Settlement in the Barossa Valley.
After temporary settlement near Adelaide, many moved to the Barossa Valley, forming small village groups - the first being a party of 28 families from Silesia who founded the village of Bethany in 1842. (This is my heritage).
Bethany - the cradle of German settlement in the Barossa Valley, was originally named Neuschlesien or New Sielesia by the families who moved there in 1842 to start a life free from oppression.
The tiny cottage Landhaus which was built in 1840's to house the community herdsman, Friedich Kockrich. Dressed in sheepskin cape and flourishing a horn, Kockrich used to collect the sheep and cattle, belonging to individual villagers, and take them to graze in the hills nearby, returning
them to their owners at dusk. Each animal knew its home paddock and entered it without coercion.
After temporary settlement near Adelaide, many moved to the Barossa Valley, forming small village groups - the first being a party of 28 families from Silesia who founded the village of Bethany in 1842. (This is my heritage).
Bethany - the cradle of German settlement in the Barossa Valley, was originally named Neuschlesien or New Sielesia by the families who moved there in 1842 to start a life free from oppression.
The tiny cottage Landhaus which was built in 1840's to house the community herdsman, Friedich Kockrich. Dressed in sheepskin cape and flourishing a horn, Kockrich used to collect the sheep and cattle, belonging to individual villagers, and take them to graze in the hills nearby, returning
them to their owners at dusk. Each animal knew its home paddock and entered it without coercion.
Extras From A Barossa Heritage
One of the great attractions of South Australia is the Barossa Valley, that fertile stretch of land that produces almost a third of Australia's wine.
It was named in 1837 by Colonel William Light, the first Surveyor-General of the Province, who had served under the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Barossa in Feb. 1811, during the Peninsular War. The general topography of the area reminded him of the Spanish Barossa.
The valley was soon populated by a good mixture of Englishmen in search of grazing land and Germans who had fled from the religious persecution ruthlessly imposed on them because the chose to differ.
In the early 1830's, Frederic Wilhelm 111 of Prussia decreed that the liturgy of the State Church would be compulsory. This offended the Lutherans who wished to retain their old form of service. They valiantly refused and adhered to their beliefs and in consequense, these devout people were fined, had their property confiscated and in many cases, were imprisioned.
Hundreds of Lutherans decided to emigrate rather than alter their beliefs or suffer unjust oppression. Under the leadership of their Pastors and with the charitable help of George Fife Angas, serveral groups chose South Australia as their new home.
It was named in 1837 by Colonel William Light, the first Surveyor-General of the Province, who had served under the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Barossa in Feb. 1811, during the Peninsular War. The general topography of the area reminded him of the Spanish Barossa.
The valley was soon populated by a good mixture of Englishmen in search of grazing land and Germans who had fled from the religious persecution ruthlessly imposed on them because the chose to differ.
In the early 1830's, Frederic Wilhelm 111 of Prussia decreed that the liturgy of the State Church would be compulsory. This offended the Lutherans who wished to retain their old form of service. They valiantly refused and adhered to their beliefs and in consequense, these devout people were fined, had their property confiscated and in many cases, were imprisioned.
Hundreds of Lutherans decided to emigrate rather than alter their beliefs or suffer unjust oppression. Under the leadership of their Pastors and with the charitable help of George Fife Angas, serveral groups chose South Australia as their new home.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Women In Business Events
Whether you are starting a new business venture or an old hand at it, we all can do with some support along the way.
I received an invitation to join with the Salisbury Women In Business Group, held at Mawson Lakes. It was cold and wet so it would have been easier and more cosier to stay at home, but I made myself go. And I must say I was glad I did. I found the group to be very friendly,warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a glass of wine while other women shared their interests, products and business. I had plenty of time to network and get to know a new group of interesting women. May I encourage any business women in that area who would enjoy the support and encouragement of their peers to go along.
I received an invitation to join with the Salisbury Women In Business Group, held at Mawson Lakes. It was cold and wet so it would have been easier and more cosier to stay at home, but I made myself go. And I must say I was glad I did. I found the group to be very friendly,warm and welcoming. Enjoyed a glass of wine while other women shared their interests, products and business. I had plenty of time to network and get to know a new group of interesting women. May I encourage any business women in that area who would enjoy the support and encouragement of their peers to go along.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
SPOTS AND SPILLS
HOW TO WORK
First, remove any solids from the stain area. Use a blunt knife, and paper towels.
Blot up as much as you can. When you begin work pon stain, dab - do not rub.
Begin at the outer edge and blot toward the centre.
Don't work away to get rid of the last traces of a stain at the risk of spoiling the carpet by applying to much cleaning product, or rubbing to hard.
If the cleaner isn't working, don't strengthen the solution. Let the carpet dry before doing anything else.
Always rinse well and blot up any moisture using white towels or paper towels.
Never leave a carpet wet.
First, remove any solids from the stain area. Use a blunt knife, and paper towels.
Blot up as much as you can. When you begin work pon stain, dab - do not rub.
Begin at the outer edge and blot toward the centre.
Don't work away to get rid of the last traces of a stain at the risk of spoiling the carpet by applying to much cleaning product, or rubbing to hard.
If the cleaner isn't working, don't strengthen the solution. Let the carpet dry before doing anything else.
Always rinse well and blot up any moisture using white towels or paper towels.
Never leave a carpet wet.
SPILLS AND SPOTS
WHAT TO DO
The secret tof removing most stains is to act quickly.
Follow the manufacture's instructions carefully. Keep labels from upholstery and carpets for future reference.
First try to classify the stain.
If you are not sure how to treat the stain or are uncertain of the fibre content of the article call in a professional, with qualifications from the Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute, http://www.theacci.com.au/.
What you decide to do about the spill depends on - your experience with that sort of stain, your knowledge of the fabric, what you have in hand to treat it, the extent of the stain.
Above all the value of the article you are tackling. Is it worth the risk??
Even the intrepid should hesitate before tackling upholstery and carpets. The behaviour of fabrics in these circumstances is quite different, they also have backing materials, and may have been treated with a protection agent.
The secret tof removing most stains is to act quickly.
Follow the manufacture's instructions carefully. Keep labels from upholstery and carpets for future reference.
First try to classify the stain.
If you are not sure how to treat the stain or are uncertain of the fibre content of the article call in a professional, with qualifications from the Australian Carpet Cleaning Institute, http://www.theacci.com.au/.
What you decide to do about the spill depends on - your experience with that sort of stain, your knowledge of the fabric, what you have in hand to treat it, the extent of the stain.
Above all the value of the article you are tackling. Is it worth the risk??
Even the intrepid should hesitate before tackling upholstery and carpets. The behaviour of fabrics in these circumstances is quite different, they also have backing materials, and may have been treated with a protection agent.
SAFETY FIRST
Read the labels on bottles and jars. Note what ingredients are in them.
Follow instructions to the letter.
Observe all warnings and precautions.
Many cleaning agents are toxic and poisonous. Some are explosive.
Don't pour any solvent into another container, particularly not into a soft-drink bottle.
Keep all cleaners out of reach of children.
Do not use a hair drier or heat lamp with flammable fabrics or agents.
Do not smoke while you are working.
If possibly work near an open window, or with plenty of ventilation.
Follow instructions to the letter.
Observe all warnings and precautions.
Many cleaning agents are toxic and poisonous. Some are explosive.
Don't pour any solvent into another container, particularly not into a soft-drink bottle.
Keep all cleaners out of reach of children.
Do not use a hair drier or heat lamp with flammable fabrics or agents.
Do not smoke while you are working.
If possibly work near an open window, or with plenty of ventilation.
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