Kaiser Stuhl – so good to share
During the 1930s Great Depression one of the many industries to suffer was the wine industry.
Many local grape growers couldn’t sell their grapes, or were offered 20-40% less than the previous year.
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seppelt’s… not just wine
Seppelt’s… not just wine
barossa history
Seppelt’s…not just wine
words by
luke rothe
>> Bohemiam Hop Bitters and Angaston Bitters used at the time to promote appetite and digestion
The imposing Seppelt’s Winery at Seppeltsfield was established in the 1850s....
Brickmakers of Nuriootpa
Brickmaking was an early industry in several Barossa towns, with Nuriootpa developing two well established businesses.
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....
‘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...