Barossa History

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’ 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...

WORDS BY LUKE ROTHE Local Barossa History

  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...

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....

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...