OUR AIM: “To collaborate with other Scottish and Celtic Groups to maintain,

promote and advance the Scots culture and Heritage in Australia.

NEWSLETTER , NO 114 MAY/JUNE 2012

A publication of the AUSTRALIAN SCOTTISH COMMUNITY (Qld) Inc.

PO Box 3188 SOUTH BRISBANE QUEENSLAND 4101

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AUSSIE-SCOTS NEWS

CULLODEN 16-4-1746 266 years 16-4-2012 not forgotten

The Dress Act of 1746 attempted to bring the warrior clans under government control by banning the tartan and other aspects of Gaelic

culture. Apart from tartan no Gaelic was taught in schools,

The act reads "That from and after the first day of August, one thousand seven hundred and forty seven, no man or boy, within that

part of Great Britain called Scotland, other than shall be employed as officers and soldiers in his Majesty's forces, shall on any pre-

tence whatsoever, wear or put on the clothes commonly called Highland Clothes (that is to say) the plaid, philibig, or little kilt, trews,

shoulder belts, or any part whatsoever of what peculiarly belongs to the highland garb"

When the law was repealed 1-7-1782, it was no longer ordinary Highland dress, but was adopted instead as the symbolic national dress

of Scotland. Today there are more than 3500 tartans registered and is popular in most countries of the world.

The city of Inverness Inverness Castle

Palace Hotel Inverness St Andrews Cathedral

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A FOCUS ON INVERNESS-SHIRE

A cottage at Culloden

Aldourie Castle

Castle Stuart Loch Garry

Loch Ness Urquart Castle Loch Ness

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Aberdour While "dour" (obstinate and humourless) in Scots is usually pronounced to rhyme with "moor", the place name is pronounced

'Aber-dower'. "Aber" is a Brittonic word meaning "meeting of the waters" and "dour" means water. Aberdour is on the Fife coast.

Anstruther

Anstruther is a coastal fishing port in the East Neuk (corner) of Fife and is known locally as "Ainster" with the emphasis on the

first syllable - though many folk in the rest of Scotland are likely to pronounce it as it looks on the page. The name is derived from

the Gaelic "an strathair" - the little stream. These days, the harbour is home to more pleasure craft than fishing boats.

Auchenshuggle

Looking almost like an invented, archetypal Scottish name, Auchenshuggle is pronounced Ochenshoogle and it can be found on

the outskirts of Glasgow. It was a terminus for the tramway system and it was the end of the line for the last official tramcar ser-

vice in Glasgow in 1962. Buses travelling through the city still have Auchenshuggle as a destination.

Athelstaneford

Athelstaneford in east Lothian is pronounced "Ail-shin-ford" with the stress on the first syllable. Legend has it that Athelstaneford

is where the original Scottish saltire - the white diagonal cross on a sky blue background - was first adopted. On the eve of a battle

between the Scots and the Angles (English) in 832AD, Saint Andrew, who was crucified on a diagonal cross, came to the Scots

King in a vision and promised him victory. The next morning the Scots observed a white diagonal cross formed by clouds in the

sky. They won the battle, and the victorious forces attributed their victory to the blessing of Saint Andrew, adopting Saint An-

drew's cross as their flag, and naming him their patron saint. The retreating English King, Aethelstan, was slain at a nearby river

crossing, hence the name Athelstaneford.

Auchtermuchty If you can get the 'ch' sound in the back of your throat without strangling yourself, this one is easy also. "Auchter" is from the

Gaelic 'air uachdair' meaning 'on top of" so the Fife town of Auchtermuchty means 'high ground of the pig rearing'.

Balerno The stress is on the middle syllable of this dormitory district outside Edinburgh. 'Bal' names can be found all over Scotland and

simply means town or village. In Balerno's case the second part of the name comes from 'airne' or damson tree.

Balluchullish

Pronounced "ball-a-hoollish" this village in Lochaber, on the shores of Loch Leven, is not far from Glen Coe. It gets its name from

the Gaelic "baile chaolais" meaning "village of the narrows".

Beauly

Pronounced 'beoollie' with the emphasis on the first syllable, this town owed its prominence to being on a river crossing on the

road to the north of Inverness (the Kessock Bridge at Inverness now means that it is possible to bypass the town). The name comes

from the French words "beau lieu" (fine place).

Braemar The pronunciation of this Royal Deeside town is straightforward enough but, as in so many Scottish placenames, particularly those

derived from Gaelic words, the stress is on the second syllable - Aberdeen, Inverness are other examples. But these days you will

hear many people incorrectly putting the stress on the first syllable of Aviemore.

Scottish pronunciation of place names

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Petrie and Petrie Terrace - the names of these suburbs commemorate the Petrie family. Andrew Petrie was a civil engi-

neer from Edinburgh who was appointed Superintendent of Works in Brisbane in 1837. His eldest son, John, took over the

family's highly successful building and construction business. The firm secured many government contracts, including fit-

tings and furnishings for the new Parliament House. John Petrie was elected the first Mayor of Brisbane in 1859.

Robertson - there is a Robertson Park in Renfrewshire based on this Scottish surname (that's its tartan shown here). A rela-

tively new suburb (1967), Robertson was named after Doctor William Nathaniel Robertson CMG, CBE, medical practitioner

and Vice Chancellor of the University of Queensland between 1926 and 1938 Dr William Nathaniel Robertson (1866-1938)

was born in Edinburgh, the son of a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Peter Robertson. After graduating in medicine from the Uni-

versity of Edinburgh he joined his parents in Queensland and took up general practice at Ipswich.

Strathpine - although this name does not exist in Scotland, it has a definite Scottish connection. The name of this outlying

suburb is derived from the Scottish word 'strath' (Gaelic 'srath') meaning 'valley' and the Pine River on which the suburb is

located .

Sunnybank and Sunnybank Hills - the name Sunnybank occurs in the Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, East

Lothian and the Orkney Islands. Although the name is also found in both England and Wales, these Brisbane suburbs are

named after a farm in the area owned by S. and A. Gillespie who migrated from Scotland in 1862, arriving in Brisbane on the

Rajastan. According to the website, the Gillespies named their farm Sunnybrae (or possibly Sunnybank), after the village

from which they came. The Railways Department used the name Sunnybank for the new railway station in 1885 when the

line was built through the Gillespie farm.

Swanbank - According to the Queensland Government website, this suburb was named by an early pioneer, James Foote,

for his wife's birthplace in Scotland. Two earlier names were Logan Lagoon and later Josey's Lagoon.

Torwood (Dumfries & Galloway and Falkirk; also Torwoodlee in the Scottish Borders). Since Torwood is a neighbourhood

of the Brisbane suburb of Auchenflower, a Scottish connection seems almost a certainty.

Whiteside (Aberdeenshire, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, North Lanarkshire, Perth & Kinross, South Lanarkshire

and West Lothian) also found, but far less commonly, just over the border in Cumbria and Northumberland, and is sometimes

spelt White Side. There appears to be a definite Scottish link with the name of this suburb since it recalls the family residence

built by George and Jane Griffin (see Griffin above) who came from the Orkney Islands (Place Names of South East Queens-

land).

Wishart - This suburb was named after the Wishart families who were early settlers in the area. Robert Wishart, merchant,

was born in Edinburgh in 1854. One of Scotland's best-known bearers of this family name was George Wishart, Scottish re-

former and Lutheran martyr.

Woodend (Aberdeenshire, Argyll & Bute, Scottish Borders, Dumfries & Galloway, East Lothian, Falkirk, Fife, Highland,

Moray, North Lanarkshire, Perth & Kinross, South Lanarkshire and Stirling) also common throughout England, sometimes

spelt Wood End. The suburb was named after the home of Arthur Macalister, a solicitor who became Premier of Queensland.

Arthur Macalister ("Slippery Mac") (1818-1883) was born in Glasgow. It is therefore reasonable to class Woodend as a Scot-

tish place name in this instance, assuming that Macalister bestowed the name.

Traditional Highland recipe for lamb stew with list of ingredients and cooking directions for Scottish lamb stew:

650g cubed lamb

25g pearl barley

1 onion - finely chopped

3 celery sticks - cut into chunks

225g carrots - cut into chunks

25g margarine

150ml cider

150ml stock

salt and pepper

Thyme - fresh or dried

Simmer the barley in a small pot for about 10 minutes then drain.

In a large pot melt the margarine and slowly cook the vegetables for 7

minutes. Add the lamb and stir.

Stir in the cider and stock, adding the seasoning and thyme and then

the barley. Cover and cook for about an hour, stirring occasionally.

Serve with tatties, or add potatoes and extra stock to the recipe.

According to the 2006 Australian census 130,204 Australian residents were born in Scotland, while 1,501,204 claimed Scottish ancestry, either alone or in combination with another ancestry.

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Evidence of the role that was played by Scots pioneers and their descendants in the development of Australia's third largest city can be seen in the names of parks, reserves and sports grounds throughout the metropolitan area and surrounding localities. There is a long list of such names.

• Within Brisbane City are: Alexander Park (Moorooka), Balmoral Park (Morningside), Bert St Clair Oval

(Gracefield), Bill Lamond Park (Lota), Burnie Brae Park (Chermside), Darien Street Sports Field

(Bridgeman Downs), D.M. Henderson Park (Macgregor), Dunlop Park (Corinda), Dunmore Park

(Auchenflower), E.E. McCormick Place (Brisbane), Elizabeth Bruce Playground (Inala), Faulkner Park

(Gracefield), Fergusons Park (Bracken Ridge), Forbes Park (Inala), Frew Park (Milton), Gaddes Park

(Sunnybank), Ironside Park (Ironside), Jack Ross Oval (Albion), John Patterson Park (Chermside), Lang-

lands Park (Coorparoo), Len Waters Park (Inala), Macpherson's Outlook (Norman Park), McCook Park

(Newmarket), McPherson Park (Bracken Ridge), Melrose Park (Wooloowin), Mungo Scott Park (Zillmere),

Norman Buchan Park (Bardon), Paterson Park (Sunnybank Hills), Pattison Park (Norman Park), Robertson

Park (Taringa), W.J. Scott Park (Holland Park) and Wishart Community Park (Wishart).

• The former Pine Rivers Shire suburban area has: Arthur Williamson Park (Samford Village), Idella Petrie

Park (Murrumba Downs), Jack Gilliland Oval (Kallangur), James Drysdale Recreational Park (Arana Hills),

John Davidson Park (Bray Park), Mackenzie Park (Mango Hill), Mathieson Park (Petrie), Mike McGuill

Park (Arana Hills), Peter Campbell Park (Bray Park), Ross Reserve (Kallangur), William Scott Park (Arana

Hills) and Vera Murray Park (Petrie).

• In the former City of Redcliffe and the suburban areas of the former Caboolture Shire are to be found: Bro-

dies Park (Morayfield), Buchanan Park (Burpengary), Doug Ross Oval (Deception Bay), Harry McLaugh-

lan Memorial Bird Garden (Caboolture), Kenna Park (Kippa-Ring), Scotts Point Progress Park (Woody

Point) and Taradale Park (Kippa-Ring).

• Within Ipswich City are: Alex Cumming Oval (North Ipswich), Bill Paterson Oval (Ipswich), Cameron

Park (Booval), David W. Coultas Park (Raceview), Findlay Park (Barellan Point), Fred Ferguson Park

(Gailes), Haig Street Quarry Bushland Reserve (Brassall), J.R. Richardson Park (Goodna), Leslie Park

(Goodna), Manson Park (Raceview), McIndoe Park (Amberley), Pollard Park (Greenbank), Stan McCrea

Soccer Field (Ebbw Vale), Warren Ritchie Sports Park (Carole Park) and Wilcox Park (One Mile).

• Logan City, Redland City and the northern suburban parts of Gold Coast City have: Alexander Watt Park

(Bannockburn), Geoff Skinner Wetlands (Wellington Point), Logan Gardens (Logan Central), Neville Law-

rie Reserve (Priestdale), Sel Outridge Park (Redland Bay), Sturdee Park (Loganlea), William Ross Park

(Cleveland) and William Stewart Park (Thornlands).

The Story Bridge one of Brisbane's most famous landmarks, also has a Scottish connection. The bridge commemorates John Douglas Story who was born in Edinburgh and came to Queensland as a child. He

served as Under-Secretary for the Queensland Department of Education between 1906 and 1920 and Public Service Commissioner from 1920 to 1939. He was also a founda-tion member of the senate of the University of Queensland.

A few American soldiers on R&R during WWII were riding a tram from the southside through Brisbane proper and nearby was a Aussie Digger (of Scottish extraction of course) trying to read a newspaper. These Yanks were from a Construction Battalion and were outdoing each other quite loudly with boasts about how quickly they put up bridges back home. Just as one was telling of knocking up a 100 yard long bridge in under a month the tram came through Petrie Bight and the Yanks caught sight of the Story Bridge. One of the Yanks called to the Aussie and said “ Hey Aussie, what’s the name of that bridge?” The Aussie glanced over at the bridge and did a double take. He replied. “Crickey Yank, damned if I know. It wasn’t there yesterday.”

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Disclaimer The Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc Newslet-

ter is produced for the information of the members of the association

and kindred Scottish organisations. It has been compiled with due

care and in good faith from sources that are not necessarily the views

of the executive and/or members of the Australian Scottish Communi-

ty (Qld) Inc, and no responsibility attaches to the association. Photocopying provided by the office of Norm Wyndham-

Councilor, McDowall Ward

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DIARY DATES 2012 Sunday 20th May 2012 Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc. Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St, Toowong. Benson Rd end of Perrin Park, 12 mid-day BYO lunch. Meeting starts 1 pm. Finishing time must be 3.00 pm. Apologies to the Secretary Sunday 17th June 2012 Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc. Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St, Toowong. Benson Rd end of Perrin Park, 12 mid-day BYO lunch. Meeting starts 1 pm. Finishing time must be 3.00 pm. Apologies to the Secretary

TARTAN DAY 2012 is proudly supported by the Brisbane City Council and will be held

SATURDAY 7th JULY 2012 TARTAN DAY KING GEORGE SQUARE 9AM TO 4PM

A totally free day with lots of Scottish stalls, pipebands, Kathleen Proctor-Moore and Beril with the wonderful Scotty dog Mascots Sunday 15th July 2012 Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc. Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St, Too-wong. Benson Rd end of Perrin Park, 12 mid-day BYO lunch. Meeting starts 1 pm. Finishing time must be 3.00 pm. Apolo-gies to the Secretary Sunday 19th August 2012 Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc. Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St, Toowong. Benson Rd end of Perrin Park, 12 mid-day BYO lunch. Meeting starts 1 pm. Finishing time must be 3.00 pm. Apologies to the Secretary

Sunday 16th September 2012 Australian Scottish Communi-ty (Qld) Inc. Toowong Community Meeting Rooms, Josling St, Toowong. Benson Rd end of Perrin Park, 12 mid-day BYO lunch. Meeting starts 1 pm. Finishing time must be 3.00 pm. Apologies to the Secretary

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Beginners Scottish Gaelic Class Brisbane Square Library in the Community Meet-ing Room on the Ground floor 10am - 12noon

Friday 8 June 2012; Friday 6 July 2012; Friday 3 August 2012; Friday 7 September 2012; Wednesday 17 October 2012; Friday 9 November 2012, and Friday 7 December 2012. All sessions 10am - 12 noon.

There are tea/coffee making facilities in the community Room, just bring along a tea/coffee bag. Contact: Diane Lingard (07) 3269 1761/0407 158 781 or email: dm.lingard@iinet.net.au The classes are designed for people with no expo-sure to the Gaelic who would like to be able to use some Gaelic phrases and make a lit-tle conversation in the language. This is an initiative of the Scottish Gaelic Associa-tion of Australia

Our grateful thanks to the support of the

Brisbane City Council who have made

available King George Square for the

biggest free Scottish event in Australia

Calling all craft enabled members. Our dedicated crafters are in need of support. If you can sew and have a little spare time but you are not living in close vicinity or you are unable to get to our meetings, you can still help. Please contact Margaret Campbell on 33598195 for details. Every little helps. It is amazing what our ladies can do with a Tartan off cut. Nessies, Scottie dogs and so on.