Hahndorf, South Australia
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Hahndorf is a small town about 30 minutes drive out of Adelaide
, South Australia
along the South Eastern Freeway
(Princes Highway
). The town was settled by Lutheran
migrants largely from in and around a small village then named "Kay" in Prussia
, many of whom were aboard the Zebra
. The town is named after Danish
Captain
Dirk Meinhertz Hahn
, who was captain of the Zebra.
architecture of the original surviving buildings. There are also many restaurants in the town serving German cuisine.
Due to the First World War in Europe, in 1917 the South Australian Government changed many German place names
. The name Hahndorf was changed to Ambleside after the town in North West England
, and this remained until the late 1930s, when it reverted to Hahndorf. There are still references to the name Ambleside in and around the town today.
, the state electoral district of Kavel
(right by the boundary with Heysen
), and the federal Division of Mayo
.
St Michael's is the oldest Lutheran church in Australia to still have a worshipping congregation on its original church site. Founded in 1839. St Michael's is a member of the Lutheran Church of Australia
.
St Paul's was founded in 1846, as a result of a schism between the Pastor Kavel
, and Pastor Fritzsche
. This schism is closely linked to the formation of two original Lutheran synods in Australia which coexisted until their merger in 1966.
The Soccer Club were formed in 1979 and were a founding member of the Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association.
The club play home games at "Pine Avenue". The Senior Men compete in the South Australian Amateur Soccer League
and have won the 1996 Newsfront Cup as well as the 2004 Amateur League Division Two title.
Adelaide
Adelaide is the capital city of South Australia and the fifth-largest city in Australia. Adelaide has an estimated population of more than 1.2 million...
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
along the South Eastern Freeway
South Eastern Freeway
The South Eastern Freeway is a 66 kilometre four-lane divided carriageway road in South Australia linking the Adelaide-Crafers Highway to the Princes Highway at the Swanport Bridge, a one kilometre long bridge over the River Murray, near Murray Bridge...
(Princes Highway
Princes Highway
The Princes Highway extends from Sydney to Port Augusta via the coast through the states of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, a distance of 1941 km or 1898 km via the former alignments of the highway ....
). The town was settled by Lutheran
Lutheranism
Lutheranism is a major branch of Western Christianity that identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German reformer. Luther's efforts to reform the theology and practice of the church launched the Protestant Reformation...
migrants largely from in and around a small village then named "Kay" in Prussia
Prussia
Prussia was a German kingdom and historic state originating out of the Duchy of Prussia and the Margraviate of Brandenburg. For centuries, the House of Hohenzollern ruled Prussia, successfully expanding its size by way of an unusually well-organized and effective army. Prussia shaped the history...
, many of whom were aboard the Zebra
Zebra (ship)
The Zebra was a three-masted ship, built in 1818 and weighing 350 tonnes. On 12 August 1838, the Zebra, captained by Dirk Hahn, departed from Altona, Hamburg for its voyage to Port Misery, South Australia. The ship arrived at its destination on 28 December 1838. On board was a crew of 16 and 188...
. The town is named after Danish
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
Captain
Captain (nautical)
A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag...
Dirk Meinhertz Hahn
Dirk Meinhertz Hahn
Captain Dirk Meinhertz Hahn was probably best known as the captain of the ship Zebra that he captained to South Australia where the town of Hahndorf was named after him.-External links:*...
, who was captain of the Zebra.
German Influence
German influence is very apparent in Hahndorf and is seen physically in the traditional fachwerkTimber framing
Timber framing , or half-timbering, also called in North America "post-and-beam" construction, is the method of creating structures using heavy squared off and carefully fitted and joined timbers with joints secured by large wooden pegs . It is commonplace in large barns...
architecture of the original surviving buildings. There are also many restaurants in the town serving German cuisine.
Due to the First World War in Europe, in 1917 the South Australian Government changed many German place names
Australian place names changed from German names
During World War I, many German-sounding place names in Australia were changed because of Anti-German sentiment. The new names were often Anglicized , given Aboriginal names , names of famous people , or battlefields . This was done through an Act of Parliament, as well as by petition...
. The name Hahndorf was changed to Ambleside after the town in North West England
North West England
North West England, informally known as The North West, is one of the nine official regions of England.North West England had a 2006 estimated population of 6,853,201 the third most populated region after London and the South East...
, and this remained until the late 1930s, when it reverted to Hahndorf. There are still references to the name Ambleside in and around the town today.
Government
Hahndorf is in the District Council of Mount BarkerDistrict Council of Mount Barker
The District Council of Mount Barker is a Local Government Area centred on the town of Mount Barker just outside of the Adelaide metropolitan area in South Australia.- Towns and localities :...
, the state electoral district of Kavel
Electoral district of Kavel
Kavel, created in 1969, is an electorate for the South Australian Legislative Assembly in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.Kavel is named after Lutheran pastor August Kavel who migrated to South Australia from Germany in 1838 with approximately 250 people seeking freedom from religious...
(right by the boundary with Heysen
Electoral district of Heysen
Heysen is an electoral district of the House of Assembly in the Australian state of South Australia. It is named after Sir Hans Heysen, a prominent South Australian landscape artist. It is a 616 km² electoral district stretching from residential suburbs in the east and southeast of Adelaide...
), and the federal Division of Mayo
Division of Mayo
The Division of Mayo is an Australian Electoral Division located in the hills, east of Adelaide, South Australia and currently includes the towns of Victor Harbor, Lobethal, Mount Barker, Strathalbyn, Woodside and Kingscote....
.
Churches
- St Michael's Lutheran Church
St Michael's is the oldest Lutheran church in Australia to still have a worshipping congregation on its original church site. Founded in 1839. St Michael's is a member of the Lutheran Church of Australia
Lutheran Church of Australia
The Lutheran Church of Australia is the major Lutheran denomination in Australia, it also has a presence in New Zealand. It has 320 parishes, 540 congregations, 70,000 baptized members in Australia, 1,130 baptized members in New Zealand, 52,463 communicant members and 450 active pastors. Its...
.
- St Paul's Lutheran Church
St Paul's was founded in 1846, as a result of a schism between the Pastor Kavel
August Kavel
August Ludwig Christian Kavel . Pastor Kavel was a founder of Lutheranism in Australia.-Training and Early Ministry:Kavel was born in Berlin, Germany 1798...
, and Pastor Fritzsche
Gotthard Fritzsche
Gotthard Daniel Fritzsche[p] was one of the first founding pastors of Lutheranism to emigrate to Australia. He was born in Liebenwerda, Germany, and migrated to Australia in 1841. From 1842-1863, he was pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church...
. This schism is closely linked to the formation of two original Lutheran synods in Australia which coexisted until their merger in 1966.
- St Paul's Anglican Church
Sports
Hahndorf has a number of sporting clubs including Bowls, Netball, Cricket, Australian Rules Football, Tennis, Softball and Soccer. The Football, Netball, Softball and Soccer clubs are nicknamed The Magpies.The Soccer Club were formed in 1979 and were a founding member of the Adelaide Hills Junior Soccer Association.
The club play home games at "Pine Avenue". The Senior Men compete in the South Australian Amateur Soccer League
South Australian Amateur Soccer League
The South Australian Amateur Soccer League run the largest football competition in South Australia. The League comprises as many as 6 divisions competing on Saturday and another 10 divisions on Sundays with as many as 90 clubs participating....
and have won the 1996 Newsfront Cup as well as the 2004 Amateur League Division Two title.