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November 2011 Newsletter - The Danish Club in Brisbane, Australia

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What’s on at the <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>Club</strong>?Café Danmark 24 February 2012from 6 pmCome <strong>in</strong> and wish new and old friends „Happy New Year‟. Try our tasty „smørrebrød‟:the menu varies from time to time, but you‟ll often f<strong>in</strong>d „rullepølse‟ (spicy rolled pork),smoked salmon, roast beef, pate, roast pork and „Esrom‟ cheese. And yummy hotdogs. <strong>The</strong> bar is stocked with Tuborg beer imported from Denmark just for us as wellas your favourite <strong>Australia</strong>n brews. If you like a glass of w<strong>in</strong>e with your food, wehave a good variety of whites, reds and sparkl<strong>in</strong>g on offer.It‟s also an opportunity to buy delicious <strong>Danish</strong> pastries, rye bread and other specialtybreads and organic biscuits direct from Britt‟s <strong>Danish</strong> Delights. Tea offers smallgoodsand quality meats from Flemm<strong>in</strong>g, the <strong>Danish</strong> butcher at Woolloongabba, as well asher own goodies <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g remoulade. It‟s a good idea to order <strong>in</strong> advance and pickup at the café.Kafé Svea 9 March 2012from 6 pm<strong>The</strong> first Kafe Svea <strong>in</strong> February was a great success with delicious ‟semlor‟ pastriesand ‟smörgåstorta‟. Go to www.facebook.com/kafesvea for more or check theirwebsite for updates at www.swedesdownunder.org.au. If you know any Swedes,make sure you let them know that Swedish Goodies has a stall there with Swedishspecialities <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g blueberry soup, kantareller, Marabou chocolate and much muchmore.Det var en lørdag aften 10March 2012- a relax<strong>in</strong>g even<strong>in</strong>g 6.30 for 7 pm startA Saturday even<strong>in</strong>g should be a relaxed affair sometimes – try our „smørrebrødsplatte‟with herr<strong>in</strong>g, four topp<strong>in</strong>gs and cheese. Afterwards we‟ll talk, play cards, tellstories – <strong>in</strong> other words: hygge.Legestue / Play Group Every Friday 9.30-11.30Café Danmark 23 March 2012from 6 pmPåskefrokost 1 April 201212.30 for 1 pm start


Need any beer, snaps or other <strong>Danish</strong> or Scand<strong>in</strong>avian classics? We canhelp you source it.Price listBeerTuborg Grøn 24x33cl (bottles) $ 50Tuborg Classic 24x33cl (cans) $ 50Tuborg Gold 24x33cl (cans) $ 60Carlsberg 24x33 cl (bottles) $ 50Carlsberg Black Gold 24x33 cl (cans) $ 60SnapsJubilæum 100 cl $ 70Jubilæum 70 cl $ 55Taffel (Rød Aalborg) 100 cl $ 70Taffel (Rød Aalborg) 70 cl $ 50Aalborg Porse 70 cl $ 50Aalborg Export 70 cl $ 50Brøndum 100 cl $ 65Brøndum 70 cl $ 50Lysholm L<strong>in</strong>ie Akvavit 100 cl $ 75O P Anderson Akvavit 100 cl $ 65BittersGammel Dansk 100 cl $ 65En Enkelt Bitter 100 cl $ 70Dr Nielsens Bitter 70 cl $ 50How to order and pay:By email treasurer@danishclubbrisbane.orgBy phone 0437 612 913 or 3359 2026Payment by EFT to Heimdal’s account at SuncorpBSB 484-799 Account 02495 1468Payment by cheque issued to Heimdal and mailed to treasurer:Lone Schmidt, 24 Ashley Road, Chermside West QLD 4032ONLY AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE DANISH ASSOCIATION HEIMDAL INCNow we have also sourced herr<strong>in</strong>g, cod roe, <strong>Danish</strong> lumpfish caviar and other goodies forour members – buy them at the next cafe. Look out for ‘Poletter’, ‘Blue Jeans’, ‘Skolekridt’,‘Familie Guf’, Evers Schweizerdrops, Evers Kongen af Danmark bolsjer and ‘saltpastiller’.


Det var en Lørdag Aften ....Saturday 10 March 20126.30 for 7 pm startCome <strong>in</strong> and enjoy a relax<strong>in</strong>g Saturday even<strong>in</strong>g at the club with a traditional‘smørrebrødsplatte’ with mar<strong>in</strong>ated herr<strong>in</strong>g and a selection of four of your favouritetopp<strong>in</strong>gs. Topp<strong>in</strong>gs may <strong>in</strong>clude roast pork, smoked salmon, roast beef, leverpostej,frikadelle (meat ball), rullepølse or ham and then a bit of cheese to complete the meal.Of course there will be coffee and tea afterwards.After d<strong>in</strong>ner the enterta<strong>in</strong>ment is up to you! Br<strong>in</strong>g dice, play<strong>in</strong>g cards, board games,DVDs, visit the library, tell a story. Teach your table how to play your favourite card gameor impress them with a round of Balut or yatzee. Br<strong>in</strong>g the rule book or create your own.And score cards.Book<strong>in</strong>gs to Lone on hoimark.schmidt@bigpond.com or 0437 612 913 or 3359 2026.Price:$20 per personPayment by EFT to Heimdal’s account at SuncorpBSB 484-799 Account 02495 1468Payment by cheque issued to Heimdal and mailed to treasurer:Lone Schmidt, 24 Ashley Road, Chermside West QLD 4032<strong>The</strong> bar is open.


Fastelavn PartySaturday 11 February 2012<strong>The</strong> club house filled with more than 50 kids all dressed up as fairies and pr<strong>in</strong>cesses, piratesand pixies, a lady bird, d<strong>in</strong>osaur and dragon, n<strong>in</strong>ja warrior and many others and with over60 adults accompany<strong>in</strong>g the kids, it was a full house.We started out with KUPALEJA enterta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g with a range of <strong>Danish</strong> children’s songs usedfor decades to teach <strong>Danish</strong> kids the <strong>Danish</strong> language – and it’s good exercise to work upsome appetite for the ma<strong>in</strong> event – <strong>The</strong> Bash<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>The</strong> Barrel!In the good old days, the barrel held a live black cat but these days we fill the barrel withgoodies – much better. All were encouraged to share the spoils and it was good to seebigger kids, who had a good result from their barrel bash, share the goodies with smallerkids – good on you for shar<strong>in</strong>g. And we had popcorn everywhere.Our <strong>Danish</strong> baker’s famous Fastelavnsboller were a great success and sadly we ran outway too early. We order them last m<strong>in</strong>ute from Rene based on the number of book<strong>in</strong>gs,but a lot of people turned up <strong>in</strong> the last m<strong>in</strong>ute, hence the shortage of Fastelavnsboller.But at least there were enough hots dogs and ice cream cones for everyone.<strong>The</strong> event concluded with the crown<strong>in</strong>g of the best-dressed boy and girl – congratulationsto Noah for his m<strong>in</strong>imalist, but <strong>in</strong>novative costume and to Tilde <strong>in</strong> her lovely ladybird outfit.<strong>The</strong> barrel has given up and spilt the goodies – Fastelavn <strong>in</strong> the courtyard 2012


Get all your <strong>Danish</strong> Baked Goodies from Britt’s Bakery at Café DANMARK4th Friday of each monthAuthentic <strong>Danish</strong> Pastry & Organic Bread ProductsKr<strong>in</strong>gler, Smørtærter, Kanelstænger, Birkes, Rundstykker, Fuldkornsrugbrød,Kransekagekonfekt, Småkager, Knækbrød og bagerens dårlige øje.For <strong>in</strong>formation, order forms and delivery details, go to our website:www.brittsdanishdelight.com.auUnit 5/10 Energy Crescent, Molend<strong>in</strong>ar QLD 4214 Ph: 07 5571 6881 Fax: 07 5571 6947Email: order@brittsdanishdelight.com.au


Fraser Coast Cultural Festival24 – 25 March 2012Community SpiritIn <strong>2011</strong> the <strong>in</strong>ternational community was brought to its knees with natural disasters, which had adevastat<strong>in</strong>g impact on a number of communities throughout the world. In their 2012 celebrations, theFraser Coast Cultural Festival will celebrate the unity demonstrated by the <strong>in</strong>ternational community<strong>in</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g together to help those <strong>in</strong> need.While the impact of those natural disasters is still be<strong>in</strong>g felt today, it is the human spirit and sense ofcommunity that shone through as the common thread. Every country wanted to help; even if theywere also recover<strong>in</strong>g from the impact of disasters themselves. It was one of the greatestdemonstrations of humanity of this generation.<strong>The</strong> Fraser Coast Cultural Festival will be held on the Fraser Coast on 24 and 25 March 2012. As an<strong>in</strong>ternational festival <strong>in</strong> the heart of regional Queensland, we want to pay tribute to the communitiesthat have worked together to overcome <strong>in</strong>credible obstacles and recognise the demonstration ofcommunity spirit <strong>in</strong>ternationally. This festival will be:Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g the unity demonstrated by the <strong>in</strong>ternational community <strong>in</strong>com<strong>in</strong>g together to help those <strong>in</strong> need.(source: www.frasercoastculturalfestival.org.au)If you’re head<strong>in</strong>g to the Fraser Coast for the festival, be sure to catch both KUPALEJA and the FolkDancers, who have been <strong>in</strong>vited to participate.


<strong>The</strong> Big 70 th Birthday Bash Saturday 4 th February 2012<strong>2011</strong> and 2012 saw many members of the folk danc<strong>in</strong>g group (and Heimdal) turn<strong>in</strong>g 70(and even 80) and they thought it would be a fun idea to have a huge party to celebrate.Heimdal was asked if the event could be accommodated and catered for and a work<strong>in</strong>ggroup sorted out the menu and enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<strong>The</strong> birthday boys and girls: Flemm<strong>in</strong>g Br<strong>in</strong>kmann, Gudrun Tvede, John Bowen, Lis Larsen,Hans Jorgen Arendt, Marilyn Bowen, Merete Larsen (hidden) Elizabeth L<strong>in</strong>g, Lennart (hidden) and PatChristensen<strong>The</strong> event proved to be very popular, attract<strong>in</strong>g 100 birthday girls and boys, theirfriends and families, so with the stage for the enterta<strong>in</strong>ment and room for danc<strong>in</strong>g,seat<strong>in</strong>g was tight and we couldn’t have fitted more people <strong>in</strong>.


KUPALEJA enterta<strong>in</strong>ed before d<strong>in</strong>ner and Ronnie Christie strummed and sung awayand sent eager dancers sp<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g on the dance floor.Note from Lis Larsen:En stor tak til Lone, Søren, Alan og deres team for den dejlige aften, I satte i scene forfolkedansergruppen med flere den 4. februar 2012.Det var jo en helt fantastisk opbakn<strong>in</strong>g, vi fik, og jeg kan forstå, at vi kunne være blevetendnu flere, hvis der havde været plads.Vi syntes selv, at det var en skøn fest og snakker stadig om den, når vi mødes.Vi har fået alletiders feedback fra alle vi har været i kontakt med. Gruppen oppe fra NorthLakes var helt overstrømmende i deres begejstr<strong>in</strong>g over at være blevet <strong>in</strong>viteret til atdeltage og har allerede spurgt, hvornår den næste fest bliver afholdt.Så jeg er sikker på, at det ikke er sidste gang, vi ser dem deltage i et af klubbensarrangementer.A big thank you to Lone, Søren, Alan and the team for organis<strong>in</strong>g such a wonderfuleven<strong>in</strong>g the 4 February 2012.It was a fantastic night and unfortunately some people missed out due to the event fill<strong>in</strong>gup early.We all thought it was a great night with our favourite musician Ronnie Christie play<strong>in</strong>gand with our own Kupaleja to start the night out.We had good feedback from the North Lakes group; they have already asked when we arehav<strong>in</strong>g another one?I am sure we will see a lot of those attend<strong>in</strong>g the 4 th com<strong>in</strong>g back for other functions <strong>in</strong> theclub.


www.danskv<strong>in</strong>tage.com.au <strong>in</strong>fo@danskv<strong>in</strong>tage.com.au 04 1129 7236dansk v<strong>in</strong>tage's shop 37 at the Woolloongabba Antique Centre, 22 Well<strong>in</strong>gtonRoad, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 (07 3392 1114) is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9am-5pm


HOLIDAY UNITMiami, Gold Coast: 2 brm, 50 m tobeachFully renovated, ocean views.Pool/Spa/BBQ. Park/Playground. Quiet.Phone: 0402 398 515hanne.paust@optusnet.com.auAVSM <strong>Australia</strong>n Vik<strong>in</strong>g Ships MuseumAssociation has decided to aim to get the10 Metre Vik<strong>in</strong>g Ship f<strong>in</strong>ished (hull isready but all fitt<strong>in</strong>gs still needed (Hast<strong>in</strong>garea)) and then tra<strong>in</strong> a crew to take thetrip from the Ma<strong>in</strong>land to Tasmaniasometime <strong>in</strong> the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of 2013. <strong>The</strong>plan is to island-hop from Wilsons Promsomewhere until we reach the Apple Island.We are currently look<strong>in</strong>g for a group ofpeople who might be <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> help<strong>in</strong>gout with fitt<strong>in</strong>g, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the little 6 metreboat (– expected start primo 2012) andorganis<strong>in</strong>g the trip. Contactrichardgordonamy@gmail.com or 0410 079269 or myself to get <strong>in</strong>volved.(from Erik Thorup‟s Young Vik<strong>in</strong>gsnewsletter)<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Church <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong> will havea „konfirmationsgudstjeneste‟ on Sunday25 March 2012. Please contact the churchfor more <strong>in</strong>formation or check theirwebsite.Congratulations to Eva Kaiser for reach<strong>in</strong>g300 blood donations – we are all veryproud of you!Danes WorldwideSteen Selmer is the local representative forDanes Worldwide – contact him viaqueensland@rep.danes.dkHeard a rumour that Elisabeth ArupFischer and her family have left <strong>Brisbane</strong>to meet new challenges <strong>in</strong> Abu Dhabi. Wewish you, your husband and Konrad andValdemar good luck and all the best.If you have forgotten, what <strong>Danish</strong> teakfurniture from the fifties looks like, danskv<strong>in</strong>tage is display<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Padd<strong>in</strong>gton AntiqueCentre NOW! Go check out the DANISHmid 20th century foyer display featur<strong>in</strong>gBørge Mogensen, Gunni Omann,Holmegaard, v<strong>in</strong>tage light<strong>in</strong>g and more.<strong>The</strong> centre <strong>in</strong> Latrobe Terrace is OPENEVERYDAY from 10am-5pm.Let’s go party: Lene og drengene i detdanske danseband Aqva optræder påCoolangatta Hotel den 9. marts – billettervia oztix.Kafe Svea is a new <strong>in</strong>itiative from theSwedish club to be held on the secondFriday of each month at the <strong>Danish</strong> club.Swedish Goodies sell – Swedish goodiesfrom their stall and there are home-bakedpastries, hot dogs and smorgastorta(Swedish sandwich cake) available. Startsat 6 pm.Emma Nixon won the <strong>2011</strong> Golden FiddleAward <strong>in</strong> the best teacher category at theTamworth Country Music Festival lastmonth. Emma has performed at concertsat the club a couple of times – and herparents are members of the folk danc<strong>in</strong>ggroup. Well done!<strong>The</strong> club house will become a poll<strong>in</strong>gbooth for the com<strong>in</strong>g elections on 24March and 28 April. Any volunteers for thetraditional sausage sizzle?Contact details for the Royal <strong>Danish</strong>Consulate <strong>in</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong>Honorary Consul Lars KirkSuite 525, Level 5 Toowong Tower9 Sherwood RoadToowong QLD 406607 3374 3062consul@rdcqld.org.au


Membership Number:<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal Inc.Est 187236 Aust<strong>in</strong> Street, Newstead QLD 4006 Phone 0437 612 913www.danishclubbrisbane.orgCelebrat<strong>in</strong>g and foster<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Danish</strong> language, culture and traditionsMEMBERSHIP FORM1 July <strong>2011</strong> - 30 June 2012OccupationName Date of Birth / /Partner’sDate of Birth / /NameAddressPhone (Home)Suburb &Phone (Work)StatePostcodeE-mailPhone(Mobile)Children:Date of Birth / /(Under 18Date of Birth / /yearsDate of Birth / /of age)Please send the newsletter via e-mailANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEESOrd<strong>in</strong>ary*) Member/Family $60.00 Associate Member/Family $60.00Ord<strong>in</strong>ary*) Member/S<strong>in</strong>gle $40.00 Associate Member/S<strong>in</strong>gle $40.00Cheque or money order Paid by EFT $enclosedSignature Date / /*) Ord<strong>in</strong>ary member: <strong>Danish</strong> born/descendant of a person whose father, mother, grandfather or grandmother was born <strong>in</strong> Denmark or was a<strong>Danish</strong> citizen at the time of that person's birth<strong>The</strong> membership fee may be paid by EFT to Heimdal’s account with Suncorp BSB No: 484-799Account No: 02495 1468 us<strong>in</strong>g your membership number and name as reference. Please sendthe form to Birte Schmidt if there are any changes <strong>in</strong> your details.If pay<strong>in</strong>g by cheque, please make it payable to “<strong>The</strong> <strong>Danish</strong> Association Heimdal” and post it to theMembership officer:Birte Schmidt35/192 Hargreaves RoadMANLY WEST QLD 4179Phone 07 3348 4979Email birlosch@i<strong>in</strong>et.net.au


Study & Stay <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>?Your door to the best <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong>n Education & Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g….We are Danes, with a strong background <strong>in</strong> both <strong>Danish</strong> and <strong>Australia</strong>n education & tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g.Though we work with people from any country, we run some especially excit<strong>in</strong>g programsbetween Denmark and <strong>Australia</strong>, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g: Guid<strong>in</strong>g would-be migrants to courses for recognition <strong>in</strong> 60-Po<strong>in</strong>t occupations Assist<strong>in</strong>g students enter the very best course, school/college/university for their needs Study Tours – customised to meet the particular needs of the <strong>Danish</strong>schools/colleges/universities Semester Study Abroad – <strong>in</strong>dividuals or classes come to undertake one semester ofstudy, and get credit back <strong>in</strong>to their secondary school/undergraduate programs <strong>in</strong>Denmark Plac<strong>in</strong>g students <strong>in</strong>to workplaces <strong>in</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> for Occupational Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, which is partof their studies <strong>in</strong> Denmark Consult<strong>in</strong>g services for <strong>Danish</strong> <strong>in</strong>stitutions wish<strong>in</strong>g to establish l<strong>in</strong>ks with <strong>Australia</strong>npartners.We’d be delighted to assist you <strong>in</strong> any of these areas. Please do not hesitate to contact us:Riborg Andersen riborg@study<strong>in</strong>australia.com.au Phone 07 3852 5511Special offer for Scanpan Puff Dumpl<strong>in</strong>g PanÆbleskivepandeDid you miss out on gett<strong>in</strong>g a Scanpan Puff Dumpl<strong>in</strong>g Pan beforeChristmas? Don‟t worry, the club bought some more fromScanpan – the pans are still available at $79.For only $79 you get a solid pan – made <strong>in</strong> Denmark – with a recipe book for not only for<strong>Danish</strong> æbleskiver but also excit<strong>in</strong>g recipes for traditional dishes from Thailand, Holland,India, France, Ch<strong>in</strong>a, Norway and Japan suitable for the æbleskive pan.You can also order via email to soren.hoimark@hotmail.com and transfer funds to the clubaccount as usual and your pan will be ready for pick up at the next Cafe.Please note that if we make ample use of this fantastic offer, we will be able to negotiateother special deals for the great Scanpan products, so please support the <strong>in</strong>itiative and makethe most of this opportunity


S<strong>in</strong>ce its January meet<strong>in</strong>g, the club has received:Correspondence- Insurance renewal quote, general <strong>in</strong>crease as well as <strong>in</strong>crease because of highercontents <strong>in</strong>surance value- <strong>Brisbane</strong> City Council has granted the club a 25% discount on <strong>2011</strong>/12 council rates- QLD Government has granted $2,500 <strong>in</strong> support of the Scand<strong>in</strong>avian Festival <strong>in</strong>September- Invite for event at Dutch <strong>Club</strong>EventsJanuary was a relatively quiet month with all users tak<strong>in</strong>g a break. Our Wednesdayyoga class stopped at the end of the month. Strong <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> book<strong>in</strong>g the hallprimarily for Saturday events, but we have also had book<strong>in</strong>gs for events on weekdaysand Sundays.New equipment and ma<strong>in</strong>tenanceA new meat slicer has been bought together with new red and purple table clothsfor the new tables. Peter has replaced the box around the alarm and Alan replacedthe ceil<strong>in</strong>g tiles <strong>in</strong> the kids‟ room. He also cleaned the air condition<strong>in</strong>g filters andgave the floor a fresh coat<strong>in</strong>g of varnish. A huge improvement. We still need to havea look at the sound system – Peter and Alan will check the loudspeakers and f<strong>in</strong>dout if they can be fixed or replaced – the sound is pretty scratchy. <strong>The</strong> cashregister is on its last legs. <strong>The</strong> light<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the club has been play<strong>in</strong>g up recently andonce the new lamps arrive <strong>in</strong> March, we‟ll need an electrician to check the light<strong>in</strong>gthoroughly. We had some water damage aga<strong>in</strong> to ceil<strong>in</strong>g tiles dur<strong>in</strong>g the recentstrong ra<strong>in</strong>falls. Lights <strong>in</strong> courtyard also need replacement. <strong>The</strong> condition of thefascia still needs to be checked as Soren is work<strong>in</strong>g on quotes etc for replac<strong>in</strong>g theasbestos roof. He will also obta<strong>in</strong> quotes for an awn<strong>in</strong>g or similar for the courtyard.MoneyAccounts for first seven months are still show<strong>in</strong>g a small surplus.Membership5 new members came on board <strong>in</strong> the last period. Reach<strong>in</strong>g the 200 member mark isstill prov<strong>in</strong>g elusive, with about 20 members who haven‟t renewed their membershipfor <strong>2011</strong>-2012 yet.


Lidt historie – om ‘Danmark’ og ‘danerne’Hvornår blev Danmark til? For de tidlige danske historieskrivere gik riget tilbage til den fjerne sagntid, da dereshistorier begynder. I modsætn<strong>in</strong>g til i mange andre lande berømmes <strong>in</strong>gen historisk kendt konge for at have skabt detrige, som omkr<strong>in</strong>g midten af 900-årene omtales på de to kongelige runesten i Jell<strong>in</strong>g. I nogle lande synes der at væreen forb<strong>in</strong>delse mellem rigsdannelse og kristendommens <strong>in</strong>dførelse, f.eks. i Norge og Sverige, men det gælder ikkeDanmark. Rigsdannelsen kan belyses af nogle få skriftlige kilder, men i dag giver også arkæologien oplysn<strong>in</strong>ger omforløbet.Rigsdannelsen var utvivlsomt en lang, dramatisk og ujævn proces. Generelt gik udvikl<strong>in</strong>gen formentlig fra <strong>in</strong>dbyrdesuafhængige stammesamfund, over vekslende stammeforbund med en overkonge fra den ledende stamme, til etegentligt kongerige med fælles konge. Det skete sandsynligvis under påvirkn<strong>in</strong>g og pres sydfra i forb<strong>in</strong>delse med<strong>in</strong>dgribende politiske, økonomiske og samfundsmæssige ændr<strong>in</strong>ger og gennem mange kampe. Processen tog fart iyngre romersk jernalder (3-400-årene e.Kr), og i 500-årene var der måske et ”rige” bestående af stammeforbund ledetaf ”danernes konge” og med en udstrækn<strong>in</strong>g omtrent som i vik<strong>in</strong>getiden. Gennem tiden ændredes kongemagtens<strong>in</strong>dhold, opgaver og rettigheder samt rigets styreformer givetvis mange gange, og både i vik<strong>in</strong>getiden og senere er dereksempler på, at der var flere konger på samme tid, og at riget var delt og igen blev samlet. Riget eksisterede i etkompliceret spil mellem udenlandske magters periodevise ekspansionsbestræbelser, en national eller nordiskidentitet, konkurrence om tronen blandt kongeslægtens unge mænd, praktiske behov for enhed, og regionale forskelleog ambitioner.Betegnelsen ”danerne” og ”danernes konge” (på lat<strong>in</strong>: rex danorum) kendes tilbage til 500-årene, hvor danerne måhave været en førende stamme <strong>in</strong>denfor det senere rige, og fra og med slutn<strong>in</strong>gen af 700-årene, da der jævnligt varkonfrontationer med Frankerriget, omtales ”danernes konge” tit i frankiske kilder. En af disse konger var kejser Karlden Stores modstander Godfred, og det blev noteret, at han i året 808 lod opføre en vold tværs over Jyllands rod vedden fælles grænse. Det må være en udbygn<strong>in</strong>g af Dannevirke. Ingen andre konger end ”danernes” er omtalt i defrankiske kilder i relation til det, som var det danske område i sen vik<strong>in</strong>getid, men alligevel diskuteres det stadig, omde kun var konger af Jylland.Markante udvikl<strong>in</strong>ger omkr<strong>in</strong>g år 700 tyder på, at Danmark allerede var samlet til ét rige på den tid. Øgetvareproduktion og store nye handelsnetværk i Nordeuropa gav nye muligheder for stort udbytte og overskud og visersamtidig, at der var magthavere, som kunne opretholde fred på markeder, landeveje og sejlruter. Store bygværkerblev opført til forsvar af sydgrænsen og kontrol af de <strong>in</strong>dre danske farvande. Det gælder de ældste faser afDannevirke fra omkr<strong>in</strong>g år 700 og den 500 m lange Kanhavekanal på Samsø fra år 726. Kanalen tillod hurtig passageaf skibe fra den dybt <strong>in</strong>dskårne Stavnsfjord til havet vest for øen. Skibe stationeret her kunne dermed kontrollere enstor del af søfarten. I 6-700-årene udvikledes desuden sejlførende skibe i Norden. Det er en forudsætn<strong>in</strong>g forudøvelsen af effektiv kontrol af et område med mange øer som Danmark – magten over danske farvande var enforudsætn<strong>in</strong>g for riget. Det var også i århundrederne før vik<strong>in</strong>getiden, at Danmark fik nye naboer. Slaviske folk bosattesig syd for Østersøen, og Frankerriget erobrede Frisland og Saksen.Den ældste omtale af Danmark (Denemearc) som betegnelse for et geografisk lokaliseret rige er fra ca. 890 og f<strong>in</strong>desi to beretn<strong>in</strong>ger til Alfred den Store, konge af det sydengelske rige Wessex. Her beskrev den nordnorske høvd<strong>in</strong>gOttar bl.a. s<strong>in</strong> sejlads fra Skir<strong>in</strong>gssal (Kaupang) i Sydnorge til Hedeby ved den danske sydgrænse, mens købmandenWulfstan berettede om sejlads fra Hedeby og østpå. Navnet Danmark betyder egentlig danernes ”mark”, dvs.danernes område eller land, eller danernes grænseområde (måske opr<strong>in</strong>deligt grænseskov).(kilde: www.danmarkshistorien.dk)


Pr<strong>in</strong>s Charles og hertug<strong>in</strong>de Camilla på officielt besøg i Danmark fra 24. til 27. marts.»Besøget tager udgangspunkt i de historiske og diplomatiske bånd mellem de to lande og vil blandt andet sætte fokus på grønteknologi og nye muligheder for samhandel«, skriver kongehuset i en pressemeddelelse.Dronn<strong>in</strong>g Margrethe og pr<strong>in</strong>s Henrik vil være værter for det engelske kronpr<strong>in</strong>spar under deres ophold i Danmark. Og programmeter tæt pakket.Kongehuset oplyser, at pr<strong>in</strong>s Charles og hertug<strong>in</strong>de Camilla blandt andet skal besøge Avedøreværket, boligområdetGyldenrisparken og Kastellet, hvor der vil blive hilst på soldater, der har været udsendt til Afghanistan. Derudover skal de besøgeet universitet for at se på grønne <strong>in</strong>itiativer og økologisk landbrug samt følge en Hamlet workshop, der er organiseret af '<strong>The</strong> RoyalShakespeare Company' på Kronborg Slot.Det er ikke første gang, pr<strong>in</strong>s Charles har besøgt Danmark - han var også på officielt besøg i december 2009. Derimod er dethertug<strong>in</strong>dens første officielle besøg i Danmark. Besøget i Danmark afslutter pr<strong>in</strong>s Charles og hertug<strong>in</strong>de Camillas rejse rundt iNorden, som er en optakt til dronn<strong>in</strong>g Elizabeths nært forestående diamant jubilæum. (kilde: Ritzau)Antallet af personer, der bor alene, er steget og har nu ramt en million.Flere og flere danskere behøver ikke tage hensyn til andre end sig selv, når de skal beslutte, om det nu også er arvestykket fratante Oda, der skal hænge over sofaen derhjemme. Antallet af personer, der bor alene, er således steget, viser tal fra DanmarksStatistik. 999.000 husstande består af kun én person, og det er den familietype, som er steget mest over de seneste 20 år. Detsvarer til 40 procent af det samlede antal husstande.I løbet af de seneste 10 år er der kommet i alt 134.000 flere husstande. Det svarer til 5,5 procent. I mellemtiden er befolkn<strong>in</strong>gensteget med 4,1 procent.Den næststørste gruppe efter dem, der bor alene, er husstande, som består af to personer. Der er 856.000 af den type husstande,og det svarer til en andel på 33 procent. Knap 5000 husstande er beboet af otte personer eller derover.Det samlede antal af husstande er steget mest i det østjyske område omkr<strong>in</strong>g Aarhus. Her ligger seks af de i alt 10 kommuner, somhar haft en tilvækst på over 10 procent. Størst er stign<strong>in</strong>gen dog i sjællandske Vallensbæk, som har haft en stign<strong>in</strong>g i antallet afhusstande på 17 procent.Størst fald i antallet af husstande ligger i det såkaldte Udkantsdanmark. Ud over ø-kommunerne Morsø, Læsø, Langeland, Ærø,Samsø og Bornholm, drejer det sig om Lolland, Lemvig og Tønder. Og så Rødovre. Det største fald var i Læsø med en negativvækst på 7,8 procent. Tallet er beregnet ud fra de nuværende kommunegrænser. (kilde: Ritzau)Keld og Hilda sætter punktum efter 30 årDen populære sang-duo udgiver deres absolute sidste CD "Dengang og nu" den 20. februar. CDen sætter punktumfor et 30 år langt musikalsk parløb og <strong>in</strong>deholder sange fra hele perioden fra 1981 til <strong>2011</strong>."Vi synes, at det er rart at kunne sige tak for denne gang på et tidspunkt, hvor vi stadig er friske nok til at kunne gøreandre t<strong>in</strong>g. Vi vil gerne læse alle de bøger, som vi aldrig har haft tid til at læse, bruge tid i haven, være sammen medfamilien, og have mulighed for at hoppe på en afbudsrejse sydpå," siger Keld og Hilda til Lokalavisen.dk.Sidste år havde de omkr<strong>in</strong>g 200 spillejobs rundt om i landet. "Det tal vil også blive sat væsentligt ned i fremtiden,men det vil stadigvæk være muligt at opleve os live engang imellem," siger Hilda.(kilde: www.lokalavisen.dk)


Dansk legegruppe for medlemmer af HeimdalFredag 9.30-11.30 i Heimdals lokaler, 36 Aust<strong>in</strong> St, Newstead QLD 4006Vi er en gruppe forældre, der taler dansk med vores børn – vi ved, at de lærer dansk fra os, men hvadde lærer gennem leg med andre danske børn er en anden t<strong>in</strong>g, hvilket er grunden til, at vi startededen danske legestue.Gruppen er for børn i alderen 0 til skolealderen og det koster $2 pr familie pr gang (pengene går tiludgifter i forb<strong>in</strong>delse med afholdelse af gruppen).Hvis du er på Facebook, kan du også f<strong>in</strong>de os under gruppen: Heimdal <strong>Brisbane</strong> Families w/kidsHvis du er <strong>in</strong>teresseret eller mangler oplysn<strong>in</strong>ger, så kontakt:TeaTlf: 3379 1667 / 0419 659 837E-mail: depoulsen@hotmail.comT<strong>in</strong>aTlf: 3191 0411 / 0403 838 663E-mail: t<strong>in</strong>a@k<strong>in</strong>kead.com.auIbenMob. 0434 933 953E-mail: igk1972@hotmail.com

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