Austrian Community Profile

Your Community

Austrian Club Geelong

Your President

Augustin Devatti - (03) 5278 8810

0413 489 518

Your Vice President Franz Jurciz - (03) 5275 1283

Your Address

P.O. Box 103 , Corio, 3214

Community Hall or Meeting Place

240 Plantation Rd , Corio 3214

Phone:

03 5275 8066

Fax:

Email:

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How long has your community been operating?

Since 1972

How many members does your community have?

165 paid members

What is the first language of your community?

German

When did members of your community first start arriving in Australia. Was there a period of peak immigration?

1955 – 1960

What National Days, religious days or special events does your community celebrate?

Austrian National Day 26th October. All religious days including Christmas and Easter

Briefly describe your national dress - including any items of special significance.

Dirndl for the women, Steirer Anzug (suit) for the men

Briefly describe your community’s arts – including music/dance/song or artworks.

From classical to folk music. Different folk dances

Briefly describe your community’s traditional food & drinks - including foods and drinks you would avoid
(if any)

Wiener Schnitzel and Salat, Apelstrudl. Different Cakes including Sacher Torte.

 



ABOUT

The ‘Austrian Club Geelong’ was founded in 1972, with Toni Baart, Rudi Hochreiter and Rudi Janda the driving forces behind inauguration.

In February that year all the Austrians in the Geelong area were invited to the inaugural meeting. Subsequently an enthusiastic and optimistic group of Austrians elected the first management committee with Rudi Hochreiter the first President.

In the early years all club functions and activities were held in rented premises. The first club rooms were established in 1974 at 99 Little Malop Street in the city. Five years later these were improved and enlarged. As the club grew, the desire to have a club house also increased.

Then in 1986 the members decided to lease land from the ‘Shire of Corio’ for the purpose of having a club house built. In 1988 the club house was completed and a liquor license was obtained one year later.

The Austrian Club of Geelong now has 280 members and is proud to be able to hold all its club functions in their own premises.

It is to the credit of the Austrians in the Geelong area, who have, through their hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and generous contributions, made it all possible.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

President - Augustin Devatti
Vice President - Franz Jurzic
Treasurer- Daryl Greig
Assistant Treasurer - Hans Aflenzer
Secretary - Gerlinde Greig
Assistant Secretary - Ida Zambelli - Hell
Bar Manager - Daryl Greig
Info. and bookings - Traude Devatti 5278 8810,  Ida Zambelli - Hell 5278 8836
Kitchen - Gerlinde Greig, Maria Jurzic, Steffi Quagliaro, Lisa Weiske, Manfred Kondschak, Ulli Johani

REPRESENTATIVES ON ETHNIC COMMUNITIES COUNCIL:

Gus Devatti, Peter Manea

ETHNIC RADIO:

Augustin Devatti on 3ZZZ 92.3FM (Melbourne), Ida Zambelli - Hell 3ZZZ 92.3FM (Melbourne)

WHAT’S ON AT THE CLUB:

The club and bar are open every Thursday from 18:00 until 22:00 for Sportsnight (snooker, cards and darts).

PROGRAM 2010

11.12.2010  Christmas Dance with the "Die Kreuztaler" from Slovenia

PROGRAM 2011

19.02.2011 Music & Dance with Silver Echoes
26.03.2011 Music & Dance with New Sound Duo (Ossie & Partner)
07.05.2011 Mothers Day Dance with Movados
19.06.2011 Music and Dance with New Sound Duo (Ossie & Partner)
24.07.2011 Music & Dance with Movados
28.08.2011 Music & Dance with New Sound Duo (Ossie & Partner)
29.10.2011 Annual Ball with Silver Echoes
10.12.2011 Christmas Dance with Silver Echoes

 

CONTACT:

President Augustin Devatti - (03) 5278 8810 - 0413 489 518

Vice President Franz Jurzic - (03) 5275 1283

Bookings and Info: Traude Devatti – (03) 5278 8810

 

 

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