The Danish Australian Cultural Society Inc. (DACS) was established in Melbourne in 1982 by a group of enthusiasts with love for Denmark. The Society consists of approx. 200 member families in and around Melbourne. We meet through activities organised by DACS. These activities include lectures, discussion groups, concerts and film evenings and social gatherings to sample Danish food. The activities are listed in a regular newsletter posted to all members.
Our Aims are:
- To provide personal friendship and relationships between the Australian and Danish people.
- To promote Danish Culture and knowledge of the Danish way of life, both in historical and contemporary terms, within Australia for the benefit of both the Australian and Danish people.
- To extend hospitality and assistance to Danish immigrants and Danish visitors to Australia.
- To promote, foster and maintain an interest in Danish affairs and activities for the Danish community in Australia, as well as other people with a common interest in Danish affairs.
How to read the DACS newsletter online
Fri, 01/08/2008 - 2:35pm — AdministratorAs advised in the last newsletter, DACS members granted website user access will no longer receive a paper copy of the newsletter (unless specifically requested). They can read an improved PDF version directly from our website and if required, print as many copies as they require
Nearly all computers now have software for opening PDFs. You should be able to just left click on the filename on this website and the document will automatically open for you.
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Controversial book on Danish monarchy now available in English
Wed, 23/07/2008 - 6:53pm — Administrator"1015 Copenhagen K", available in Denmark since October last year has just now been published in English.
The author Trine Villemann, a veteran royal reporter, writes that Crown Prince Frederik should have never married our Mary but remained with his "true love", former model Katja Storkholm.
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Recipes Page added
Tue, 01/07/2008 - 12:04pm — AdministratorOur newsletter now has a recipes page.
The intention is that user provided recipes with a Danish or Scandinavian emphasis will be published on a regular basis. (Another reason to check the website regularly). They will remain for a period until replaced by new ones.
I would really appreciate any member contributions - As with our great cookbook "Tak For Mad".
To start off, I have found a recipe from Greenland which fits will with the article about Danes and the IWC.
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IWC concensus ends as Denmark pushes for more whale killing
Sat, 28/06/2008 - 5:48pm — AdministratorDenmark has shattered a move by International Whaling Commission member nations, meeting in Santiago, Chile to move to a concensus on their differences, by insisting on an increased whale kill for Greenland.
The Inuit community of Greenland, permitted "aboriginal subsistance whaling" had been granted a hunt quota of 212 minke whales, 19 fin whales and 2 bowhead whales per annum. Denmark acting on their behalf, has demanded that 10 humpback whales be added.
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New link to New Zealand Danish organisation
Mon, 19/05/2008 - 8:00pm — AdministratorCheck under "DACS Resources" for a link to The Danish Society (Inc). An organisation very similar to ours, based in Auckland, New Zealand.
Full text of Hans Christian Andersen talk now available
Mon, 14/04/2008 - 10:03pm — AdministratorThe full text of the PowerPoint presentation given by committee member Lance Fishman during the 13 April 08 Red and White Day is now available on this website.
Go to 'News & Events" in the 'Site Navigation Panel'.
EarthCam Denmark
Tue, 25/03/2008 - 11:58am — LanceJennifer Petersen has submitted a link to several webcams situated in Denmark.
Go to:
DACS Resources
Links
Then scroll down to Denmark and click on the EarthCam link.
You then have the choice of many cameras giving real-time images of what is happening in Denmark right now.
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