Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered at the Brisbane German Club in Woollangabba on Tuesday 15th September 2015 in celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt. The Brisbane German Club, established in 1883, has become a regular venue for Queensland-based Humboldtians to enjoy catching up over a cold German beer and delicious German meal. […]
Annual Humboldt Dinner
In celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt in September, Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered on Thursday, 28 August 2014, at the Brisbane German Club in Woollangabba. The club exists since 1883 and has become a landmark in Brisbane not only for German-Australians, but for everyone enjoying German culture and traditions including a […]
Leichhardt Reception and UQ Symposium on Biodiversity
Ludwig Leichhardt was a German-born naturalist, who explored much of Australia in the 1800’s leaving numerous animals, plants, rivers and localities named in his honour many of which are in Queensland. He was also a great admirer of Alexander von Humboldt, who was a supporter of Leichhardt’s endeavours. In celebration of the anniversary of Leichhardt’s […]
Annual Humboldt Dinner
In celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt in September, Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered on Thursday, 6 September 2012, at the Black Forest Restaurant in Highgate Hill, Brisbane. This small family restaurant offers a wide selection of excellent German beers, hearty German meals, and homemade Black Forest Cake, Strudel and Stollen. The […]
Presentation of the AAvHF Distinguished Member Award to David Teakle
In 2011, Queensland Humboldtian David Teakle received the inaugural AAvHF Distinguished Member Award in recognition of his scholarly achievements and for his service to the Association and its ideals. The award was formally presented at the 2011 AAvHF meeting in Sydney, which David could unfortunately not attend due to traveling overseas. The award was presented […]
Annual Humboldt Dinner
In celebration of the birthdate of Alexander von Humboldt in September, Queensland-based Humboldtians and their families gathered on Tuesday, 6 September 2011, at the Brisbane German Club. The club exists since 1883 and used to be called Brisbane Deutscher Turnverein. Nowadays, it is a wonderful place to enjoy a wide selection of excellent German beers […]