Swiss Express Issue No. 61

ISSUE Oct/ Nov/ Dec
2016
EXSPWREISSSSNo.61
SWISS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

15 PLUS

OUTDOOR Meet the New
Committee and
ACTIVITIES what they love
the most about
for spring in Swiss Culture
South Australia Page 11
Page 4

Get your
Sausage on

Into the woods we go for games, fun
and Wuerstli Broetle. Page 9

SWISS EXPRESS

CONTENTS

OCTOBER / NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

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Sausage and games in the woods President's Note

All the details about our celebration of 3
"Spring" event in the Kupio forest Events overview and key contacts

4
15 outdoor activities
for Spring in south Australia this year

6
Travel spotlight
The Clare Valley Riesling Trail

8
Comics & Games Corner
Jokes and spot the difference

9
"Get your Sausage on" Event
All the details and what you need to do
to be there

11
Meet the New Committee
and what they love about Swiss culture

13
Samichlaus Christmas Event
Held in Bonython Park

14
Craft and create for Christmas!
Traditional DIY Christmas decoration

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President's Note 21

Fabian Muller has been a member of the Swiss Club of
South Australia since he migrated in 1992, he is proud
to navigate the club into a changing and exciting time.

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Contributors

Dear Members, President Fabian Muller
Vice President Sarah Hill
It is with great pleasure to be working alongside such a passionate committee team Melanie Muller
which will see us initially stabilise the club into 2017. 4 8 Editor Sarah Hill
Paul Hill
We are working toward an exciting three year plan with the following strategy: Deputy Editor Regula Muller
Fin Year 2017: Stabilise Travel
Fin Year 2018: Reinvest
Fin Year 2019: Accelerate Contributors

On Friday 23 rd September we had another fantastic turnout from a diverse range of We would like to thank our valued
members to help participate in a workshop for the 50 Years Swiss Club celebration, sponsors for their continued support.
thank you for all those who attended. Outcome details will be available over the coming Melann's Fabric and Sewing
weeks. Centre, Schweizer Kobras Lawyers and
Gunadoo Massage Studio.
Over the next months, our team is busy with organising the following:
1) Wuerstli Broetle – Traditional Swiss Adventure in the Kuitpo Forest TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
2) Website launch – investing in quickly getting a new website up & running Send us an email at
3) Samichlaus Christmas – will Samichlaus or Schmutzli be visiting you/your family? [email protected]
4) 50 Years of Swiss Club – A proud celebration
5) Sponsors – know or have a business? Contact us at
Get the name out there while supporting a loyal community 0448 101 043 (Melanie Muller - editor)

Did you know there are 1,000 Swiss Australians in South Australia? As members of the Send us a note at
Swiss Club, we encourage you to perhaps proudly ask your Swiss friends to join you in PO Box 770
supporting the Swiss community by becoming members and attending events. North Adelaide
SA 5006
We really appreciate you being such active members, we thank our sponsors for their
partnership, and look forward to having a Schlangabrot with you all on the 30th of SWISS EXPRESS | 2
October in the Kuitpo Forest.

Many Thanks,

FABIAN MULLER
President of Swiss
Club of SA

Contacts Eve21nts

President 36
Fabian Muller
[email protected] October 30th 2016
m:0418 359 763 Wuerstli Broetle
Vice President
Sarah Hill December 4th 2016
[email protected] Samichlaus Christmas
m:04038 808 557
Secretary Event
Edith Baker
[email protected] Monthly Meetings
m: 0412 837 098 h: 70709062
Treasurer Schwyzer Frauenchraenzli/Swiss Women’s
Corina Schnider meeting:
[email protected] 1st Monday of each month ,
m: 0432 987 427 Contact Rosemarie Copeland: 8336 5932,
Web Manager [email protected]
Melanie Muller
[email protected] Hockete/Casual get-together :
m: 0448 101 043 3rd Friday of each month, 6.30pm onwards for a
Public Officer meal/chat @ The Austrian Club,11/17 Torrens
Sarah Hill Road, Ovingham
Newsletter editor:
Melanie Muller Freitag Jass/Friday Cardgames:
Committee members: @ The Austrian Club after Hockete
Herbert Gall, Isabelle Schnider
Honorary Auditor Mutter/Vater Gruppe:
Vacant Group has a casual get-together every
Honorary Consul Monday morning at an agreed meeting place with
Rene Pfister or without the kids.
h: 8271 8854 For information contact: Carmen Trochsler
M: 0457 077 197, or h: 8350 9380

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SWISS EXPRESS FEATURE

15 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
FOR SPRING IN SA

Get out and about this spring, embrace nature, the
festivals and outdoor events South Australia has to offer.

by Melanie Muller

The stunning
Morialta falls are
worth seeing in
Spring

Go for a hike Relax at the Beach See Shooting Stars

South Australia has many walks with your furry friend with the Doggie day Sit Star gazing for shooting stars.
accessible a short distance from at the beach, Henley Square, 8th of The Dracodin Meteor Shower
central Adelaide, Morialta October. A walk from Henley to Grange happens around the 6th- 10th of
Conservation Park is not to miss Jetty will also take place. For more October, so grab a blanket and
with the late abundance of rain information see settle in for a night of wonder.
transforming the rocky cliffs into www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/DoggyDayatt
mesmerising waterfall. See heBeach SWISS EXPRESS | 4
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au
/parks/Home for opening times. Go to the Market

Hop on a Bike The iconic Showground Famers Market
celebrates 10 years on Sunday 9th of
South Australia has a fantastic October with free entertainment,
network of Bike Lane and paths to activities and plenty of produce for sale, a
take you through the hills, to the fun day for the whole
coast or for just a fun active day family. http://www.adelaidefarmersmark
out. The River Torrens Linear Park et.com.au/www/home/
is a 35 KM path that will take you
from the sea to the Adelaide Continue reading at next page >
foothills. Get on your bike today
http://www.bikesa.asn.au/.

Adelaide Zombie Walk Strawberry picking at Beerenburg farm
Image credit - www.farmhousehome.com.au

Transform into a Zombie at the Adelaide Whisper away in the town of Williamstown at the Barossa Valley. The
Zombie Walk held in Elder Park in the City Whispering wall is a little bit of magic here in SA where whispers can travel
the night of the 15th of October. Raising from 140 meters away.
money for Foodbank SA, it’s just $10 in
the form of food or money donation. Go for a lovely country drive to the Renmark Rose Festival. Over 3,500
www.adelaidezombiewalk.com rose bushes are on display from 14th to 23 of October. For activities and
Image credit - Adealide Zombie Walk more see http://www.renmarkroses.com/Aboutus.php

The Octoberfest Enjoy some live music in the heart of the wine country with the Fleurieu
Folk Festival in Willunga, 21-23 th of October. Only $70 (children free) for the
Eat and drink entire weekend, with over 50 bands, market stalls and more, see
German http://www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au/ for tickets.
goodies at the
Octoberfest See the garden grow at the Botanical gardens in the centre of City,
Saturday 15th Spring will see regal rose, seas of blooms and seductive water lilies. Be sure to
of October at check out the Garden of Health, where plants have been used traditionally to
the Adelaide promote health and wellbeing.
Showground. http://www.environment.sa.gov.au/botanicgardens/visit/adelaide-botanic-
Tickets are garden
limited, so get
in quick and Get some French Culture at the Bonjor Adelaide French market, held
don’t miss out 18-19th of November at the Soldiers garden in Unley. Cooking
on getting a seat at the beer hall. Image demonstrations and wine and cheese make this a not to miss event.
credit - The Adelaide Octoberfest www.af.org.au/french-market
http://adelaide.oktoberfestinthegardens.c
om.au/ Go strawberry picking at Beerenberg Farm in the Adelaide hills.
Season runs from November to April. See the fruits of your labor, perfect for
Wurstli broelte homemade gumfy (Jam). http://www.beerenberg.com.au/61/Picking

Spend a day in the forest, tending to the Don’t forget the Christmas pageant. Fun for kids and adults alike, get
fire, roasting sausages and marshmallows into the Christmas sprit, with over 170 floats, traditional marching bands and
at the Swiss club Wuerstli broelte on 30th the big man himself Father Christmas. On 12th November, see
of October. See more information on http://www.cupageant.com.au/en for more information.
page 9.
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A WEEKEND WANDERING ALONG

THE
RIESLING
TRAIL 

By Paul Hill

Drive for less than two hours from The interiors are timeless and the
Adelaide and your lungs will be luxury features are just what we
filled with fresh air, your eyes
fixated on the spectacular vineyard needed to unwind. You’ll have
views and your taste buds relishing
local wines. access to your own sauna and over
1000 acres of forest to explore.
If you’re wondering where your
Mountain bikes are the way to go,
next weekend getaway could be, breeze along the compacted
make it the Clare Valley. Riesling Trail across small bridges,
under tree canopies and directly to
I recently spent three ‘weight off cellar doors.
the shoulders’ days over the
Lunch at Skillogollee was a stand-
October long weekend wandering out, in the colder months the gas
at a holiday pace through the heaters keep you warm on the
region. veranda and advice about food and
Sarah and I arrived on a sunny wine pairing are more than
Saturday afternoon into Sevenhill.
We made a pit stop at The Little decadent. There’s even a dedicated
Red Grape Co. bakery for a coffee
before heading to our vegetarian and gluten free menu.
accommodation Trestrail Cottage. Did you know that the logo on the
Skillogolee bottle illustrates the
Isolated, cosy and just the escape undulating Clare Valley landscape
we needed is how I would describe
and region’s strong Celtic
the cottage. It’s a hand built stone
background. These are things
cottage by a local artist.
you’ll discover by speaking with

the locals.

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If you have an experience or story For a boutique wine experience
you would like to share with us in with a resident cat and very
the Swiss Express, submissions welcoming staff visit Crabtree
can be made to the editor Melanie Cellar Door. It feels like stepping
at [email protected] into a friends lounge room and the
fortified Shiraz is not to be missed.

Shut the Gate hides amongst tall

trees and you’ll have to cross a

small bridge to get to the secluded
cellar door. On a sunny day sit in
the courtyard for the former nursery
and sip on Wrattonbully Barbera a
vibrant wine with basil, sweet
cherry and rich forest fruit flavours.
You might not know that each
illustration on each bottle
symbolises a mystical story, be sure
to read the fine print.

For a pub meal with locals head to
the Seven Hill Hotel and not to be
missed is the wine and manicured

grounds of Annie’s Lane. It’s hard
not to feel like you’re in Tuscany.

Cycling, wine, scenery and
tranquillity, make your next
weekend getaway the Clare Valley.

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EVERY EDITION

SPIEL ZEIT

dSipffoetrtehnece You gotta
be Joking!

The Police came to my
home today and said

my dog had been
chasing someone on a
bike. I said officer you

must be joking, my
dog doesn't know how

to ride a bike!

1. Clock 2. Cupboard doors 3. Vase in cupboard 4. Cat Spoon 5. Little girl mouth 6. Little girl socks 7. Nanna hair pin 8. Nanna shirt 9. Biscuits
tray 10. Photo frame mountains 11. Salad bowl 12. Plates face cupboard

GAME & JOKE SECTION SWISS EXPRESS | 8

Wuerstli EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Broetle Get
SCHLANGÄBROT
Together RECIPE

The tall pines are swaying gently in the wind, pine
needles crunching under my feet, I can hear

laughter from the children playing games and
smell sausages roasting over the fire, I’m at the

Swiss Club Würstli Brätla Get Together.

Join us for a spring day in the forest, tending to the There are many different recipes
fire, roasting sausages and marshmallows, sipping on some people like to use the Zopf
Kirsch and laughing with friends. recipes, but we like to use a pizza
dough recipe.
SUNDAY 30TH OF OCTOBER 2016 How to find us:
Kuitpo Forest is located in the Ingredients
Where: Chookarloo Camping Area, Southern Mount Lofty Rangers, 45 375ml (1 1/2 cups) warm water
Kuitpo Forest. minutes from Adelaide, near 2 teaspoons (7g/1 sachet) dried
Meadows. From Adeladie you can yeast
What to bring: picnic chair, take Main South Road, the turn off Pinch of caster sugar
schlangäbrot (Swiss damper) and to Clarendon and Meadows or take 600g (4 cups) plain flour
your own drinks. We will supply the South Eastern Freeway to 1 teaspoon salt
sausages and bread. If you have a Handorf, then turn off to Echunga 60ml (1/4 cup) olive oil, plus extra for
favourite stick for roasting and Meadows. From Meadows brushing
sausages and Schlangenbrot please follow the brown signs to Kuitpo
bring it along. Forest. From there is is about 7km Step 1
along Brookman Road towards Combine the water, yeast and sugar
What you will experience: relaxed Willunga. You can find us at in a small bowl. Set aside for 5
atmosphere, traditional games and Chookarloo Camping Area. Look minutes or until foamy. Combine the
a plenty of fresh air. We welcome out for the Swiss Flag! flour and salt in a large bowl and
your dogs. make a well in the centre. Add the
Continue reading at next page > yeast mixture and oil. Use a round-
bladed knife in a cutting motion to
mix until the mixture is combined.
Use your hands to bring the dough
together in the bowl.

Step 2
Brush a bowl lightly with oil. Turn the
dough onto a lightly floured surface
and knead for 10 minutes or until
smooth and elastic. Place in the
prepared bowl and turn to coat in
oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set
aside in a warm, draught-free place
to rise for 30 minutes or until dough
doubles in size. Pack it in your picnic
basket and bring it to the Kuitpo
Forest.

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Find us at
Chookarloo
Campground

Don't forget
your Swiss
Army Knife

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PROFILE

The new committee on the night of the AGM. Missing from Fun Fact: Sarah Hill
this image is Herbert Gall. and Fabian Muller are

INTRODUCING: a brother and sister
YOUR NEW COMMITTEE president duo. They

even celbrate the
same birthdPaOyS.TTMaOlkDERN
about SwalitsPesrAnItaNitmTelIiyNnpGga..iSntteslilna

oil and watercolor

Fabian Muller Sarah Hill “To promote
good
Position: President Position: Vice President fellowship
between
Fabian, the new president, is really Sarah, is the Club’s new vice president and can’t wait Swiss citzen,
excited to give back to the Swiss Club of to get as many Swiss-South Australians involved in the persons of
South Australia after having first joined Club as possible. Sarah is a town planner with a focus Swiss origins
over twenty years ago. He enjoys travel and persons
and has recently returned to Adelaide on community engagement in her role at a global with an
after living in Sydney and the USA where environment and engineering firm. She has been interest in
he was a member of the Swiss Club of lucky enough to celebrate Weihnachten in Switzerland Swiss
NSW and Chicago. He comes from a sales for the last four years. Pottery is a passion of Sarah’s Culture”
and she loves Swiss traditions especially Christmas.
and marketing background, loves all She was born in Frauenfeld and first came to Australia Swiss Club of South Australia
things Rösti, and will provide leadership Constitution, 1966
to the committee in upholding the Club’s when she was 6 years old. She will support the
committee with communications and community SWISS EXPRESS | 11
mission.
engagement activities

Edith Baker

Position: Secretary

Edith is continuing on as the Club’s secretary, she has been involved in the Club for 16 years. She

was born in Schaffhausen Switzerland where she lived until she started teaching in Ennenda,

Canton of Glarus for 1 ½ years. In 1971 Edith moved to Australia for 2 years, to visit her penfriend
and with the intention to go on a working holiday with her. While in Australia she met Bob and got

married and had two beautiful sons and three grandsons who have often enjoyed the functions

with the Swiss Club. She is still tutoring ESL and runs a private Alternative Healing Practice. Although

Edith has adapted to the Australian way of life, Switzerland is where her roots are and it will always
be her home.

Corina Schnider “To preserve,
encourage
Position: Treasurer and uphold
the Swiss
Corina is the Swiss club's new treasurer. She has worked as an languages,
accountant for the past two years and is well on her way to traditions
finishing her Chartered Accountant qualification. Before working and culture.”
a 9-5 office job she spent a winter working in a bar in Davos. Her
love for all things Swiss (especially cheese) was reaffirmed after
her stint in the Swiss alps. She endeavours to bring her skills to
the Swiss club and look after the finances with Swiss precision.

Melanie Muller Swiss Club of South Australia
Position: Communications Constitution, 1966

Melanie Muller has a special connection to Switzerland with her husband being
born there. She has come to celebrate Swiss culture and its fantastic traditions,
her favourite is the tasty “Weihnachtsguetzli". Melanie is studying Health Science
(Naturopathy) full time and works part time at a marketing agency. She is looking
forward to spreading the word of Swiss people of SA with the newsletter, digital
communications and other Media. She believes in ensuring all demographic
segments within the club have their needs catered for in order to retain and
grow the Club's membership.

Isabelle Schnider

Position: Activities

Isabelle is looking after the activities for the Swiss Club, alongside Herbert Gall. She
was born in Adelaide to two Swiss parents, Maya and Martin Schnider. She spoke
only Swiss German until she started attending school. Although she has never lived
in Switzerland she has travelled and lived in Europe, America and throughout
Australia. Isabelle has a strong hospitality background, having completed a Swiss
Hotel Association Advanced Diploma in Hotel Management in 2010. She has many
contacts in the hospitality industry in Adelaide and hopes to draw on her experience
in events to make this year one of the Swiss Club's best.

Herbert Gall Fun Fact: Isabelle and Corina
Schnider are Sisters who
Position: Activities although were not born in

Herbert has continued on the committee in his activities Switzerland have maintained
position. Herbert was born in Basel in 1938 and in 1961 he a strong connection to their
moved to Geneva. On the 11 January 1969 he migrated to heritage by beiPnAPgOINSSTwTIMNisGOs.DCSEtleuRllNba
Australia and it has always been his base. Herbert joined the of South AusatlrtearlniaatMelyepmaibnetsrisn
Swiss Club in 1974 and he’s had a great variety of jobs and
businesses until he retired in 2001. He is very active in since they woilearnedbwoartenr.color
community work and looks forward to preparing Swiss events
for the Club. SWISS EXPRESS | 12

EVENT SPOTLIGHT

Christmas The
in the Park
Samichlaus
Samichlaus is coming to town! Join us for a fun Saeckli
filled day at the bonython park with special guest
appearance from the big man himself. To order your Samiclaus-Saeckli
please email us on
[email protected] or
call Melanie Muller on 044801043

Please place your order by 30
November with the following details:
child's name, age and what Santa
has to tell your children.

The Saeckli are free for members
and $10 per child for non-members.
Consider joining the Club with a
Family Membership to receive the
bags for free plus other benefits
throughout the year!

SUNDAY 4TH OF DECEMBER 2016 DID YOU KNOW?

Where: Bonython Park near the Bonython Park is centrally located Samichlaus goes back to the
playgrount - Port Road Adelaide with toilets, a kiosk, plenty of fourth century Nicholas of
Park Lands, Adelaide SA 500 shade, bbq's, amazing nature hub, Myrna, a bishop in what is now
water play, flying fox and spider Turkey, who is the patron saint of
When: 10am with Samichlause web perfect for the Children to children. That is why Samichlaus
arriving around 12pm enjoy. You can catch the Tram to is often dressed as a bishop,
this get Park or parking is available complete with mitre and staff,
What to bring: please bring your at the park. and doesn’t always wear red. He
own seating, picnic rugs, food and does, however, have a white
drinks. There is also a kiosk that is
open that serves a range of food beard.
and drinks.
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Photograph by
www.adelaideplaygrounds.com

Christmas
Time Hearts

These felt heart ornaments make
great gifts or even gift wrapping
accents. Follow the tutorial below, it
is too easy!

Image credit www.weddingchicks.com

Materials:
Felt or wool
Embroidery thread and needle
Stuffing
Ribbon
Scissor, pin and tracing paper

Instructions:
1. Cut out hearts. To make a heart shaped paper pattern, fold
a piece of paper and starting at the fold, cut out one side of
the heart so that the fold is the centre of the heart.

2. Cut ribbon, ensure is long enough to hang as an ornament.
Place in between the two heart cutouts wrong sides
together.

3. Sew the hearts together. Use a blanket stitch to sew
around the outside edge of each heart. When about a one
inch opening remains, fill the heart with stuffing, then finish
stitching to close the opening.

Mix it up with a variety of fabrics and thread, you can even
recycle old jumpers. Be sure to visit Melann's Fabric and
Sewing centre who stock a wide variety of embroidery
threads, Christmas fabrics and more.

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