The Willows Hospital at Light Pass
The Willows Hospital at Light Pass
barossa history
The Willows Hospital at Light Pass
words by
luke rothe
>> Willows Hospital c.1920's
Johann Gottfried Scholz arrived in SA in 1845 and settled at Light Pass. He was renowned for his...
A breakfast cereal surprise
A breakfast cereal surprise
barossa history
A breakfast cereal surprise
words by
luke rothe
>> Unmade cereal toys from the 1960's and 1970's
Many adults have fond memories of collecting cards from cereal packets, but cards were just the beginning of collecting.
In...
A taste of Summer – Appelt’s soft drinks
A taste of Summer - Appelt’s soft drinks
barossa history
A taste of Summer - Appelt’s soft drinks
words by
luke rothe
In about 1858, the Angas Park Brewery commenced brewing beer at the corner
of Fifth and Gawler Streets,...
Gelignite and the ‘Big Bang’ at Tanunda
Gelignite and the 'Big Bang' at Tanunda
barossa history
Gelignite and the 'Big Bang' at Tanunda
words by
luke rothe
>> Daniel’s General Store, Murray Street, Nuriootpa c.1897
The Eudunda Farmers’ Co-operative Society was established in SA in 1894.
The Society...
‘Chemist, druggist and soft drink maker’
‘Chemist, druggist and soft drink maker’
barossa history
‘Chemist, druggist and soft drink maker’
words by
luke rothe
Last edition’s story on Barossa Canneries was just part of the Warnecke family’s involvement at Nuriootpa.German settler, Ludwig Wilhelm Warnecke worked...
Local Barossa History – With compliments
WORDS BY LUKE ROTHE
Local Barossa history
Last century storekeepers were often challenged as to what complimentary gift to offer their customers at Christmas for another year of their loyalty.
Calendars were the most popular Christmas giveaway, a...
Local Barossa History – A Barossa package
WORDS BY LUKE ROTHE
Local Barossa history
Spring signals the start of warmer weather and thoughts of spring cleaning. But be careful what you throw out!
Vintage paper and cardboard packaging can disintegrate easily under poor storage conditions....
The Tischlermeister of Nuriootpa
WORDS BY LUKE ROTHE
Local Barossa history
Our Barossa heritage is often overshadowed by our great wines and food, but I recently discovered a piece of old Barossa furniture with an interesting story.
Numerous German cabinetmakers settled in...