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Dutch Club Brisbane NAQ
Community & Heritage
Dutch Club Shop – Het Winkletje
Dutch Delicacies
Opening Hours
- Monday | Closed
- Tuesday | 9:00 – 2:00
- Wednesday | Closed
- Thursday | Closed
- Friday | 9:00 – 2:00
- Saturday | 9:00 – 12:00
- Sunday | Closed
The Club has a well stocked shop for members and guests to purchase authentic and traditional Dutch foods from Frikadelen to Kroketen and popular brands of everyday fare such as Hak brand vegetables, Koopmans, Dr Oetker bake goods, as well as Dutch Liquorice (Zoet, Zoute & Salmiak Drop) all at very reasonable prices. To bring a taste of Holland to the Dutch/Australian community in Brisbane and surrounds.
The shop is located at the Dutch Club,
123 Pine Road, Richlands, 4077 QLD
and is fully operational – all members and guests are most welcome to check out our ever increasing product range.
We have a regular delivery to the Gold Coast area. Please call the shop to discuss your next order.
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Koning Willem Alexander
The Netherlands is a democracy, it is led by a government which is made up of several political parties, however it is also a monarchy. The Dutch Royal Family perform several ceremonial functions, the King still has limited political influence.
The Dutch monarchy
Dating back to 1896, the Dutch monarchy began when Napoleon Bonaparte appointed Louie Napoleon the King of Holland. Prior to that, the Netherlands was a republic and then became a vassal state of the First French Empire.
During the middle ages, the Netherlands was a collection of divided monarchies with many dukedoms and counties.
In 1813, Prins Willem Frederik of the House of Orange-Nassau became the sovereign ruler of the United Netherlands. The British were instrumental in this to help the Netherlands gain independence from France. The southern regions of the Netherlands were included in the nation.
The Kingdom of the Netherlands currently also includes Saint Martin, Curacao and Aruba.
The succession of Kings & Queens
Since King William I, II and III, the people of Netherlands were introduced to its first queen, Queen Wilhelmina. She was followed by Queen Juliana and then Queen Beatrix, and in 2013 the current King Willem-Alexander was bought to the throne.
King Willem Alexander’s oldest daughter, Princess of Orange Catharina-Amalia is next in line to the throne.
Useful Links
Royal Netherlands Embassy:
Ambassador H.E. Ms Marion Derckx
Address: 120 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6220 9400 Fax: 02 6273 3206
Email: can@minbuza.nl Website: http://mfa.nl.can
Consulate of the Netherlands Queensland:
Ms Marion Wind, Honorary Consul – Consulate of the Netherlands in Queensland
Website: Netherlands Website – Australia
Dutch Club Brisbane
Volunteers needed
If you are a member or friend of the club
The club events are possible because of it's volunteers
If you can give a few hours every now and then
Call or email us to register your interest.
Games at the Dutch Club Brisbane
Regular Weekly events
Every Tuesday Night
Do you like playing klaverjas or billiards?
Klaverjas
Info: Mrs Cobi Lagas: Ph: 07 5546 2416 – Mob: 0412 032 733
Tuesday night Klaverjas Club while the men are playing billiards.
Games
Schoppen, Klaverjas, Billjarten
We welcome anyone who wants to join us!
Billiards
You are welcome by “Krijt op tijd”
Info Mr. Mr Jan Nelis: 3279 8164
the Reason why…
What is the Dutch Club
It is not a club house or a building; it is an association of people from Dutch origin or descent and their families, whether they were born in The Netherlands or Australia.
For many Dutch immigrants, being so far away from their families in ‘The Netherlands’ and learning to adapt to their new lives in Australia was not without its trials and tribulations, it is from that perspective that the club has been there to support its members and guests by bringing people together and extending a welcoming hand.
It was in 1952, that a group of Dutch people who lived in the Brisbane area, held a meeting at St Francis Hall, Brisbane and as a result of that meeting the Dutch Club was founded.
From its very humble beginnings the club has proudly promoted the Dutch Culture and Traditions welcoming families, friends and guests to the club. Giving new meaning to the word ‘Gezellig’!
Since those early days, Australia has become a multicultural society that has evolved from many immigrants who came to this country leaving everything they knew, from culture, traditions and foods and assimilated into the Australian way of life. Australia has benefited from the European influence and the immigrants that came and helped to shape and build this great nation to make it into one of the most sought after countries in the world to live; Multicultural Australia!
The Club continues to incorporate the Dutch traditions and customs while respecting our Australian ways.
The Club continues to incorporate the Dutch traditions and customs while respecting our Australian ways.
From the decision which founded the Association, to present day the club has occupied a number of locations, such as in Mary Street, Brisbane, Milton and Sherwood.
Since December, 1984 with the enthusiastic support of its Committee and members The Club has been situated at Pine Road, Richlands where a large and well equipped venue has been established.
The Club operates with a Committee made up of members who tirelessly volunteer their talents and services to the continuation of the membership. The Committee’s goal is on expansion with the aim of attracting a new generation of members to take the club to new heights.
It is the goal of the Committee to provide a venue for all those of Dutch descent and those interested in Dutch culture to have a place to come and enjoy Dutch food and Dutch traditions.
The Club also has very well stocked shop for members and guests to purchase authentic and traditional Dutch foods and of course we can’t forget the very popular Dutch Liquorice at very reasonable prices .
123 Pine Road, Richlands Qld 4077
Useful Links
Royal Netherlands Embassy:
Ambassador H.E. Ms Marion Derckx
Address: 120 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6220 9400 Fax: 02 6273 3206
Email: can@minbuza.nl Website: http://mfa.nl.can
Consulate of the Netherlands Queensland:
Ms Marion Wind, Honorary Consul – Consulate of the Netherlands in Queensland
Website: Netherlands Website – Australia
Opening Hours
- Monday | Closed
- Tuesday | 9:00am – 2:00pm. Reopens at 7:00pm for cards and billiards.
- Wednesday | Closed
- Thursday | Closed
- Friday | 9:00am – 2:00pm
- Saturday | 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Sunday | Closed
- Events – As Advertised
Sign up for membership
Application for membership to the Club is not automatic – all applications are presented to the next monthly Committee Meeting where the membership will be reviewed and once the committee have voted on your application you will be notified of their decision.