Swiss Express 66

ISSUE July/ August/

No. 66 September 2018

SWISS
EXPRESS

SWISS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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SWISS NATIONAL DAY Member
CELEBRATION EVENTS exclusive:
1ST AND 4TH AUGUST 2018 Raclette
grill hire 
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SWISS EXPRESS

CONTENTS

July/ August/ September

2 
President's Note
3 
Events overview and key contacts
4
School Holiday Fun
5
Member Exclusive
6&7
Swiss National Day Event Details
9
Winter in Adelaide
15
Comics & Games Corner
17 
Swiss National Day Baking
18
Xpatbanking 
19
Event Photos

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President's Note 21

Dear valued members,

I find this time of the year particularly interesting, it reminds me of Switzerland but for 36
some reason it always feels colder... This is a time for reflection, for hikes in the hills
or even nice strolls along the beach with a warm jacket. We are so lucky in Adelaide Contributors
to really experience a range of seasons - something I did a few years ago was
observe a tree that loses its leaves across the road in the park and just watch it Fabian Muller President
change throughout the year. Sarah Hill Editor

Fondue night was a great success. It ran very smoothly, from setup to packup. Thank 4 8Edith Baker Deputy Editor
you to Lisa and her husband William for cooking on the night - feedback was great. Travel
We were extremely impressed & thankful with the amount of incredible desserts that Isabelle Schnider
you made to share with the Swiss Club community, the effort you put in was
amazing. From chatting to old & new friends, to dancing with the Jägermeister Trio,  
it's always a really great night and we are lucky that the Austrian Club provides such
a great venue year after year to us, it's a great partnership. Whilst we further We would like to thank our valued
subsidised the member's ticket prices this year slightly, the event made a very sponsors for their continued support.
healthy profit driven by raffles/games - thank you. Melann's Fabric and Sewing
Centre, Schweizer Kobras
We will be re-investing this profit into the upcoming Swiss National Day Celebrations. Lawyers, Gunadoo Massage Studio &
We have a great subsidised luncheon on the 1st August, and the family friendly Micycle.
annual Bonfire/Lantern Parade on the 4th August which will be really exciting with
games, alphorn, delicious food and gluhwein! SwissCham will also be here at the end
of August with a business lunch, one of their first times visiting.

You are a very valued member of the Swiss Club of South Australia community and
we appreciate the efforts you make in helping promote & preserve Swiss culture,
making new Swiss migrants & families feel welcome, and developing long term
friendships.

I cannot wait to see you at the Bonfire! Reading this and not a
Many thanks, member?
FABIAN MULLER
President of Swiss Club of SA Join & support your
community for a small cost.
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Send us a note at:  PO Box 770, North Adelaide  SA   5006 SWISS EXPRESS   |   2

Contacts 2 Listen up!

President  1
Fabian Muller [email protected]
m:0418 359 763 Swiss Corner / Schweizer Ecke
Vice President  Comm3u6nity Radio
Sarah Hill
[email protected] 5EBI 103.1 fm
m:04038 808 557 6pm every every Saturday
Secretary
Edith Baker Want to get involved or have a
[email protected] song request?
m: 0412 837 098 h: 70709062
Treasurer [email protected]
Paul Hill
[email protected] Monthly Meetings
m: 0433221274
Web Manager & Newsletter Editor  Schwyzer
Sarah Hill Frauenchraenzli/Swiss Women’s
[email protected] meeting:
m: 0403808557 1st Monday of each month ,
Public Officer Contact Rosemarie Copeland: 8336 5932,
Sarah Hill [email protected]
Newsletter editor:
Sarah Hill Hockete/Casual get-together:
Event committee members: 1st Friday of each month, 6.30pm
Herbert Gall, Isabelle Schnider, Marlene Guillaume onwards for a meal/chat @ The Austrian
Honorary Auditor Club,11/17 Torrens Road, Ovingham
Vacant
Honorary Consul Freitag Jass/Friday Card games:
Rene Pfister  @ The Austrian Club after Hockete
h: 8271 8854 

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A note from the editor

Sometimes there are life changes and
things get put on hold. For me that has
been the birth of my son Elliot. His arrival
has slowed me down, made me look at the
world in a simpler way and get excited by
small achievements of the day. For this
reason it has taken me a lot longer than I
had hoped to find a quiet moment to sit
behind a computer and compile this
newsletter. I hope you can understand and
enjoy this edition.

Many thanks  Welcome to the Elliot being welcomed to the world
world in a tree planting ceremony and
Sarah Hill Alphorn playing
Swiss Express Editor Elliot Hill

Räbeliechtli | School Holiday Fun

A Swiss tradition for many school children is turnip lantern carving, why not have a
go these school holidays. You can use the inside for a vegetable soup to avoid
waste.

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THE PERFECT Hire Me
WINTER
DINNER
PARTY STAR

Direct from Switzerland,
we have two raclette grills
for hire.

Cost: $25 per machine per week Grills can be hired by members via
+ $100 deposit www.swissclubsa.com.au

Details: Two x 1000w Swiss Where to get cheese?
Made electric raclette Smelly Cheese, Central Market
grills.Tiltable cheese holder for Mercato, Campbelltown
round and rectangular cheeses. The Red Cow, Online
www.theredcow.com.au
Model: TTM Ambiance
For questions and more
See the raclette grills in action information visit our website or
at the 4th August Swiss contact: [email protected]
National Day Celebration. or call Sarah on 0403 808 557

The grills can be hired by SWISS EXPRESS   |   5
members
via www.swissclubsa.com.au

Simply complete the online order
form to secure your booking.

Swiss National Day Lunch 1st August

12 noon | Buckingham Arms | 1 Walkerville Tce Gilberton

You are invited to join us to celebrate Please rsvp by 27 July 2018 via Edith Baker
Swiss National Day over lunch in on:
Gilberton. [email protected] or
m: 0412 837 098 h: 70709062
The Swiss Club will subsidise meals for
members to $19.00 per person (save $10) See menu here:
Non-member pricing is: www.matthewshotels.com.au/buckingha
Adults $35.00 per person marmshotel/index.php/smorgasboard
Seniors $29.00 per person

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Family friendly event. for young and old and everyone in between SWISS
NATIONAL
DAY

Swiss national day (1st of August) is the most patriotic

celebration in our calendar. It's a day to remember our

history and for us Swiss in Adelaide, connect with our

home country by spending time with friends over Swiss RSVP by 27 July to
cuisine and activities.  Sarah via

Date: Saturday 4 August 2018 [email protected]
Time: 5pm or 0403 808 557 this is essential

for catering purposes

Location: Aldgate Oval and Hall, 16 Churinga Road at Aldgate

Cost: Sausage, bread and condiments ($2 members, $5 non-members

Raclette cheese and potato ($5 members, $10 non-members) Please bring a cake
Gluhwein ($2 for all), tea and coffee (free) or salad to share

What to expect:
Set amongst the backdrop of gum trees (just 7 minutes from the freeway) this is an evening for
young and old. Once the light has fallen we will take part in a beautiful lampion (lantern) parade
around the oval. The communal tables will be a chance to chat with friends and fill your bellies
with traditional Swiss sausages and bread or raclette cheese on potatoes. Games for children
and gluhwine and tea and coffee for the adults will also be on offer. 

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Financial memberships are now due

ALTHOUGH WE ARE
MORE CONNECTED
THAN EVER, PEOPLE

FEEL MORE
DISCONNECTED THAN

EVER. JOIN YOUR
COMMUNITY, SUPPORT

YOUR CLUB.

You will shortly be contacted by our treasurer for membership renewals.
Renew online www.swissclubsa.com.au

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WINTER IN
ADELAIDE

BY ISABELLE SCHNIDER

Although the winter solstice has passed and the days are
technically getting longer we are all still very much in winter
mode. Plans are made then cancelled, toes tucked cozily under
blankets and kettles are never given time between teas to cool
down. We all appear to be in hibernation, waiting for the warmer
days that we know are coming.

"...TAKE COMFORT IN THE FACT
THAT SOME THINGS IN AND
AROUND ADELAIDE ARE SIMPLY
BETTER IN WINTER"

Fortunately, just as we know summer will return, we can also take
comfort in the fact that some things in and around Adelaide are
simply better in winter...read more next page

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1. WINE TASTING

Nothing chases away the winter chills like a good In the Barossa, head to Tsharke’s Place to try
red wine. What more of an excuse does one some interesting varieties or go to Artisans of the
need to while away an afternoon or two, Barossa to see how six small wine producers
meandering from winery to winery, tasting some come together to showcase the region.
of Australia’s best? We have three amazing wine
regions, all within an hour and fifteen from the In the Adelaide hills go and watch the moody
centre of Adelaide. skies from a distance through the big glass
windows at Shaw and Smith or track down
You don’t need to travel far to really get to see Ngeringa, try their wines and the produce from
how these wines are crafted, taste something their amazing farm.
delicious and maybe even learn something along
the way. In Mclaren Vale, try D’Arenberg in SWISS EXPRESS   |   10
Mclaren Vale for a colourful, interactive
adventure through the Cube. Learn something
about the biodynamic practices used at Gemtree
wines, or just hang out in front of the fire place at
Maxwell’s with some spiced mead (fermented

2. A FULL BELLY

One thing that is definitely better in winter is comfort food. No heating will compare to that
warm glow that comes from within after consuming a delicious meal.

One benefit of spending so much time indoors is that there is no excuse not to try out new
slow cooked recipes. Braise that beef cheek, make Osso Buco or give Ribollita a try. Visit any
weekend farmer’s market for inspiration and just go for it.  

There is almost equal joy to be gained from someone else doing the slaving in the kitchen, so if
this is more your style Adelaide has some great winter dining options too. Places with wood
ovens are the top of my list. Make a day of it and head to Russell’s Pizza on the main street in
Willunga or keep it local and try Etica on Giles street. Soups are essential too. Have a bowl of
Ramen at Black Dog Gallery or try the Laksa at Asian Gourmet at the Central Markets. 

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3. GETTING OUT OF THE CITY

Adelaide CBD can be particularly grey this time
of year. Rug up, jump in the car and head for the
hills.  The drive itself is spectacular and the
options once you get there are endless.
Visit the Mount Lofty Botanic Gardens for a stroll
through fern gully. Stop in at one of the many
new distilleries and try a native Gin or Amaro.
Visit Melba’s chocolate factory with the kids if
you need to entertain them during the school
holidays.  

4. GETTING FAR OUT OF THE CITY

If all else fails and the winter blues become
unshakeable, there is one surefire way to put a
smile back on your face. Go on a tropical
holiday. There is nothing better than sending
pictures home of sunshine and beaches,
knowing that all your friends and colleagues
are sitting indoors looking forlornly at grey
skies just waiting for summer. 

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Gunadoo

Massage
Studio

The studio is located in the Adelaide Hills. We offer Remedial, Sports, Relaxation,
Pregnancy, Hot/Cold Stone + Trigger Point Massage as well as Myofasical
 Release and other techniques, like rocktape Kinesiology taping  

If you tell us you have seen us on Facebook or in the Swiss Express you will pay
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To book call Lisa  68 Onkaparinga valley RD
0417820267 Woodside SA 5244

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German books

One of our members has
kindly offered a large
selection German books, if
you are interested please
get in touch with Edith
[email protected]

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EVERY EDITION

SPIEL ZEIT

You gotta aMAZING
be Joking!

Did you hear about the Swiss
Citizen who wore two jackets when

she painted the house? Well the
instructions on the can said:
“Put on two coats.”

Did you know?

In 1891, Karl Elsener invented the
Swiss Army Knife after finding out

the army’s knives were actually
made in Germany. He wanted to

create a knife that could have
multiple uses and was made in
Switzerland. There are over 400
different models of the Swiss Army
Knife, and designs today can
include an altimeter, barometer,
and a computer USB memory
card. It has been nicknamed The

World’s Smallest Toolbox.

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SWISS NATIONAL DAY BAKING 1. Whisk together the first three ingredients in a large
bowl. Add the softened margarine. Set aside.
AUGUST BUNS/ 
PETITS PAINS / 2. Add yeast to the warmed soy or rice milk, along
AUGUSTWEGGLI with a pinch of sugar. Gently stir and let sit for a few
minutes until the yeast has dissolved and the mixture
Receipe from begins to foam slightly.
https://dairyfreeswitzerland.wordpress.com
/2014/07/31/swiss-national-day/  3. Pour the yeast mixture into the large bowl with the
flour mixture and margarine. Stir until a dough forms.
Dairy/nut-free, can be made without egg Knead the dough for 10 minutes, stopping when it
becomes smooth and elastic.
Makes 8 rolls
4. Let the dough rise for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours. Punch
500 grams all-purpose flour down the dough and cut into 8 equal pieces. Shape the
2 teaspoons sugar pieces into round buns and set on a baking sheet lined
1 teaspoon salt with parchment paper. Cover the buns with plastic
300 ml soy or rice milk, very warm wrap and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
7 grams (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
60 grams dairy-free margarine, softened 5. With a pastry brush, gently brush on the egg wash
1 egg, beaten (or 1-2 tablespoons dairy-free (or melted margarine). Then, using kitchen shears or a
margarine, melted and cooled) very sharp knife, make cuts into the dough that
resemble the cross on the Swiss flag.
"Best fresh from the oven"
6. Bake the buns for 20-30 minutes at 200°C/400°F.
Remove and tap the bottoms. If they sound hollow,
then they’re done. Place on a wire rack to cool. 

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'XPATBANKING'
- BANKING AND
OTHER
FINANCIAL
SERVICES FROM
THE BCGE

By Carmen Trochsler
Member Council of the Swiss Abroad
(CSA)
Adelaide, Australia

The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad
entered into a partnership with the
Cantonal Bank of Geneva. Bank
accounts for Swiss Abroad are
available at reasonable fees and
conditions.

The package of financial solutions for
expatriates under the name
“Xpatbanking” includes also credit
cards, mortgages and other services.
 Branches are in Geneva, Lausanne,
Zurich, Dubai and Hongkong.
Please refer to the Terms and
Conditions (German, French, English).
Some regional restrictions apply (e.g.
US).

Insight: Based on first feedback
received it seems that the annual
costs can be as low as CHF 72.
Required is a copy of your passport, a
proof of residence, an explanation
about the origin of the funds  (e.g.
contract, pension etc.) and a short CV.
To open the account a meeting in
person is necessary at one of the
branches.

Read more here:
http://bit.ly/2HoaXqw and
https://www.bcge.ch/xpatbking-ch

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Fondue "A Cheesy Night" 2018

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