‘The Schrapel Emporium’
Ernst Schrapel was born in Tanunda, 1861. Over his lifetime he was described as having ‘enterprise, good judgment and a tremendous capacity for work’.
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.
Brickmakers of Nuriootpa
Brickmaking was an early industry in several Barossa towns, with Nuriootpa developing two well established businesses.
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...
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...