Author: The NCQ Team
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Icelanders Challenge Thinking on Ancient Lewis Chessmen
Two Icelanders have challenged traditional scholarly thinking about the 800-year-old Norse Lewis Chessmen, suggesting they were made not in Norway, but in Iceland. Read more CompleteIcelanders Challenge Thinking on Ancient Lewis Chessmen
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Iranian Lawyer Says He Fled to Norway
A lawyer who defended a woman facing death by stoning in Iran said he fled to seek protection from his country’s authorities. Read more CompleteIranian Lawyer Says He Fled to Norway
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Chinese Separatists Tied to Norway Bomb Plot
Officials said one of the men was a Chinese Uighur, and all three arrested supposedly belonged to a group that advocates separatism in China. Read more CompleteChinese Separatists Tied to Norway Bomb Plot
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‘I Curse the River of Time,’ Per Petterson’s Lost Soul
The Norwegian novelist Per Petterson’s new novel doesn’t have the same historical sweep as his best seller “Out Stealing Horses,” but it is just as well written. Read more Complete‘I Curse the River of Time,’ Per Petterson’s Lost Soul
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Norway Power Plan Upsets Nature Lovers
Critics of construction plans in Norway say pylons would mar majestic mountain landscapes. Read more CompleteNorway Power Plan Upsets Nature Lovers
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New Website Launched!
Welcome to the new site. Hope you like it! We’re still ironing out some bugs, though we still welcome your comments and feedback. Please head to the contact page or let us know with a message below.
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Scandinavian Book Club
Friday, 25 March 2011, 7:00pm – 9:00pm Scandinavian Book Club meets at Cafe Denmark, 36 Austin Street, Newstead at 7 pm Location: Cafe Denmark, 36 Austin Street, Newstead at 7 pm
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41st Birthday Party
Book by 1st September Location: Putting Lounge, Caddy Shack Cafe, Victoria Park Golf Club, Herston Road, Herston Contact: email rsvp@ncq.asn.au Cost: Members $25, Non-members $35, Children $10. Book by 1st September by emailing rsvp@ncq.asn.au. Pay by cheque to P O Box 2277, New Farm 4005, or direct transfer to NAB BSB 084-269 a/c 50840 0304…
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Constitution Day 2010
We’ve setup the ability to pay on the internet in a secure environment! Please visit here: http://ncq.eventsbot.com Norwegian Club of Queensland Inc Celebrate Norway’s National Day with a buffet lunch, featuring a performance by The Scandinavian Choir. *Venue: Thyme ² Restaurant, Sofitel Brisbane Central *Date: Sunday 16th May 2010 *Time: Sunday Brunch 12.00 –…
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40th Birthday Celebration
THE NORWEGIAN CLUB of QUEENSLAND INC. (Established 1969) The Celebration of the Club’s 40th Birthday 2009 The Norwegian Club of Queensland cordially invites you to join us as we embark on the Bay of Islands Cruise in celebration of the Club’s 40th birthday! LOCATION: MV Lady Brisbane, departing Brett’s Wharf Hamilton DATE: 17th October 2009…