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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200301T113000
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SUMMARY:Westgarthtown Descendants' Day\, 1 March 2020
DESCRIPTION:Ziebell’s Farmhouse\, 100 Gardenia Rd\, Thomastown\, Vic.  will host Westgarthtown Descendants’ Day on Sunday 1 March 2020\, with a picnic lunch.  A sausage sizzle will be held\, for a gold coin donation.\nZiebell’s Farmhouse (c. 1850-51) is at 100 Gardenia Rd\, Thomastown\, Vic.  It is Victoria’s oldest German immigrant building.  Ziebell’s Farmhouse is now open twice a week:  every Sunday from 11.30 am to 3.00 pm\, excluding public holidays; and every Tuesday from 9.00 am to 12 noon\, excluding public holidays. 
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/westgarthtown-descendants-day-1-march-2020/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200314T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200314T163000
DTSTAMP:20190917T100020Z
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting\, Saturday 14 March 2020
DESCRIPTION:Our Society’s AGM will be held at 1.30 pm\, followed by afternoon tea.  All are welcome.  The venue is our meeting room at St Aidan’s Community Centre\, 12 Surrey St\, Box Hill South\, Victoria.
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/annual-general-meeting-saturday-14-march-2020/
LOCATION:St Aidan’s Community Centre\, 12 Surrey Street\, Box Hill South\, Victoria\, 3128\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenys Wollermann (Secretary)":MAILTO:wendsociety1@optusnet.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200426T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200426T150000
DTSTAMP:20200513T090803Z
CREATED:20190917T100652Z
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SUMMARY:170th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Pribislaw\, 26 April 2020
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE:  Due to coronavirus restrictions\, this event is postponed to 2021.  It will be re-scheduled when circumstances allow.   \nThis celebration will take place at Ziebell’s Farmhouse\, 100 Gardenia Rd\, Thomastown\, Vic.  All descendants of Pribislaw passengers are invited.  There were about 50 Wends who came to Australia on the Pribislaw\, which was named after the last Wendish prince\, who died in 1174.  The ship was built in Ribnitz in Mecklenburg.  The Bernstein Museum at Ribnitz has kindly arranged to build a scale model of the ship for Ziebell’s Farmhouse Museum.  It will be unveiled at this Anniversary celebration.\nZiebell’s Farmhouse (c. 1850-51) is at 100 Gardenia Rd\, Thomastown\, Vic.  It is Victoria’s oldest German immigrant building.  From 20 October 2019 it will be open to the public every Sunday from 11.30 am to 3.00 pm.
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/170th-anniversary-of-the-arrival-of-the-pribislaw-26-april-2020/
LOCATION:Ziebell’s Farmhouse\, 100 Gardenia Road\, Thomastown\, Victoria\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Launch of Rentsch and Hundrack family history books\, 3-4 October 2020
DESCRIPTION:The launch will take place in Hamilton\, Victoria.\nFor information and Registration Forms\, contact Monica Rentsch\, 170 Sharrocks Lane\, Croxton East\, Vic. 3301.  (Mob) 0438 735 239; email:  rentschdescendants2020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/launch-of-rentsch-and-hundrack-family-history-books-3-4-october-2020/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200517T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20200524T130000
DTSTAMP:20200513T090501Z
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SUMMARY:Tour to South Australia\, 17-24 May 2020
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE:  Due to coronavirus restrictions\, this tour is postponed to 2021.  The tour will be re-scheduled when circumstances allow.   \nPlanning is underway for Lyall Kupke to lead our group on a tour of Wendish sites.  The tour will take place in May\, to coincide with South Australia’s History Festival.  Please note that this will replace our usual March weekend tour.\nThe proposed itinerary is as follows: \nSunday 17 May:  Travel to Adelaide\nMonday 18 May:  Port Misery landing place; Port Adelaide wharf; Piltawodli Mission to the Kaurna Aborigines (Schürmann); Klemzig Pioneer Cemetery; Hope Valley Cemetery.  Evening:  attend the FoLA Presentation (Bethlehem House\, Bethlehem Lutheran Church; Flinders St.).\nTuesday 19 May:  Barossa Valley (Rosedale\, Hoffnungsthal\, Langmeil\, Bethany\, Light Pass\, Ebenezer\, Neukirch\, St Kitts).  Stay the night.\nWednesday 20 May:  Peter’s Hill\, Riverton\, Kapunda\, Marrabel.  Return to Adelaide.\nThursday 21 May:    Visit Lutheran Archives in the morning; in the afternoon attend the talk at Burnside Library by Lois Zweck (Topic: How did migration change the lives of German and Wendish migrants?)  Evening: Dinner with the Wend/Sorb Society of South Australia (venue to be confirmed).\nFriday 22 May:  Hahndorf\, Lobethal and Birdwood.\nSaturday 23 May:  German Heritage seminar at University of Adelaide (Topic: German craftsmen in SA) – all day (costs $40 – $50 which includes lunch and morning and afternoon teas).\nSunday 24 May:  Free to pursue your own interests or wend your way home.\nFor enquiries and bookings\, contact Betty Huf\, Tel. (03) 5572 4959; email bettyhuf@outlook.com
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/tour-to-south-australia-17-24-may-2020/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTAMP:20200513T130640Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of Rentsch and Hundrack family history books\, 3-4 October 2020
DESCRIPTION:Please note:  A decision about this Reunion will be made in August 2020 when Government restrictions relating to the conducting of such events become clearer. \nThe launch will take place in Hamilton\, Victoria.\nFor information and Registration Forms\, contact Monica Rentsch\, 170 Sharrocks Lane\, Croxton East\, Vic. 3301.  (Mob) 0438 735 239; email:  rentschdescendants2020@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/launch-of-rentsch-and-hundrack-family-history-books-3-4-october-2020-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton\, Victoria\, Hamilton\, Victoria\, 3300\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Monica Rentsch":MAILTO:rentschdescendants2020@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Annual Luncheon in Ballarat\, Saturday 5 October 2024
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited\, along with family and friends\, to attend our Annual Luncheon on Saturday 5 October in Ballarat\, Victoria.  You do not need to be a member of our Society to attend the Luncheon. \nPrior to our Luncheon there is the option for us to meet at 10.30 am at Deutscher Outdoor Power Equipment\, 731 Creswick Rd\, Ballarat.  Peter Deutscher will lead us on a tour of the engineering works. \nOur Luncheon will start at 12.00 pm for 12.30 pm at Maple Palace (formerly Barkly restaurant) at Barkly Motorlodge\, 43 Main Road\, Bakery Hill\, Ballarat. \nAll are welcome.  Guest Speaker Peter Deutscher will give a PowerPoint presentation on the Deutscher companies which have produced engines\, farming equipment and mowers.  The first business was the “Clyde Engineering Works and Foundry” in Hamilton\, which was owned after 1904 by C.T. Deutscher.  After this business was sold in the early 1920s his son Heinrich (“Harry”) moved to Ballarat and continued to manufacture engines and farm equipment.  This family has conducted business continuously in Ballarat since 1923 \nPlease book by Saturday 28 September 2024 with Glenys Wollermann. \nTel:  (03)9891 6652 or 0481 150 994 \nEmail:  g.wollermann@y7mail.com\nBookings are essential.
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/annual-luncheon-in-ballarat-saturday-5-october-2024/
LOCATION:Maple Palace\, Barkly Motorlodge\, 43 Main Road\, Bakery Hill\, Ballarat\, 43 Main Road\, Bakery Hill\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Centenary of the Walla Walla Zion Lutheran Church Building\, 26-27 October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Zion Lutheran Congregation is preparing to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the current church building on 26-27 October 2024. \nThe weekend activities will include displays of memorabilia\, a Sunday church service and times of fellowship.  They are currently collecting historical artefacts\, memories and photographs to compile a historical record of the building and congregation over the last 100 years. \nThe Walla Walla Historical Society Inc. is assisting to copy photographs and documents.  Do you have copies of wedding\, confirmation\, youth\, baptismal\, Sunday School\, thanksgiving or Christmas nativity photos or other memorabilia that may be added to our collection?  All items scanned will be returned ASAP\, or bring them along in October. \nA special request:  does anyone have photos taken during the actual building process?  We have minutes and invoices from the building program\, and copies of the drawings\, but no photos. \nIf you do have items which could be scanned or loaned for the celebration or have memories to share\, please contact John Borchert john.borchert@lca.org.au \, Tony Brinkmann brinkade@bigpond.net.au or Janet Paech janetpaech@gmail.com
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/centenary-of-the-walla-walla-zion-lutheran-church-building-26-27-october-2024/
LOCATION:17 Commercial St\, Walla Walla NSW 2659
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261004
DTSTAMP:20260504T102656Z
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SUMMARY:Zwar Reunion\, 3 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:It is 176 years since Michael Zwar arrived in Australia at the age of 20 and 171 years since he purchased 88 acres of land at what was to become known as Zwar’s Hill\, near Broadford in Victoria.  Dr Richard (Rick) Zwar and Dr Nicholas (Nick) Zwar invite descendants to attend an event to celebrate the family history and the connection to Broadford.  Descendants of Michael\, Johann and Peter Zwar are all welcome. \nDate:  Saturday 3 October 2026 \nVenue:  Gavan Hall\, next to St Matthew’s Church\, 72 High St.\, Broadford\, Vic. \nDetails:  Please arrive around 11.00 am.  Formalities will take place from 11.30 am – 12.30 pm. followed by a sandwich lunch \nRSVP:  18 September 2026 \nContact Nick Zwar by email nicholasz1959@gmail.com or by text to mobile 0417 063 061.
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/zwar-reunion-3-october-2026/
LOCATION:Gavan Hall\, 72 High Street\, Broadford\, Victoria\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261024T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260807T113625Z
CREATED:20260504T104524Z
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SUMMARY:40th Anniversary Annual Luncheon\, 24 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Society’s milestone anniversary will be celebrated at our Annual Luncheon on Saturday 24 October 2026. \nThe venue will be Oscar’s Hotel and Bar\, 18 Doveton Street South\, Ballarat\, Vic. \nCost: Order meal at own cost\, Drinks at Bar prices. \nDress Code: A Touch of Wendish  This may be a splash of Red\, White & Blue\, or surprize us! \nNote: Places are limited. \nRSVP:  Saturday 10th October 2026
URL:https://www.wendishheritage.org.au/event/40th-anniversary-annual-luncheon-24-october-2026/
LOCATION:Oscar’s Hotel & Bar\, 18 Doveton St South\, Ballarat\, Victoria\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Catherine Gosling":MAILTO:cgosling2022@gmail.com
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