Nieder-Weisel Memorial
During the 1850s to mid 1870s, over 300 families and individuals migrated from the village of
Nieder-Weisel in Hessen,  a province of Germany, to Australia in search of work and wealth
generated by the fabulous gold rush in the Colony of Victoria.

To commemorate this momentous shift of people and the contribution that they made to Australian society,
our group is raising funds to erect a memorial plaque in the church yard at Nieder-Weisel.
You are invited to participate in this project.
Latest News
  • Initial details of the event are being put together, the memorial ceremony will take place on Sunday 3rd October
  • Accommodation options include the Johanniter Hotel and other options in Nieder-Weisel and nearby Butzbach
  • An Australia v Germany Kegel (German Skittles) Tournament is planned for Saturday October 2nd
  • There are many nearby towns and attractions to explore whilst visiting Nieder-Weisel


Nieder-Weisel - 1844 and today

 

Contacts to find out more information on the Nieder-Weisel Memorial
 

Nieder-Weisel Descendants

List of family names

How to contribute

Donation Form (pdf)

Memorial Fund

Funds raised to date

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