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Mendrisio becomes small railway centre

This content was published on Jan 5, 2001 More than 8,000 model trains are being exhibited in the museum, which is near the town’s railway station. Some are on display in glass cabinets, but many are working models and can be operated by visitors. The museum is called the Baumgartner Gallery – named after its founder, Bruno Baumgartner, who is planning to set…

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Icy dreams of childhood in Grindelwald

This content was published on Jan 5, 2001 For six days from January 15, several teams of artists will try to transform three-metre high blocks of snow into ice sculptures based on this year’s theme, “Childhood Dreams”. The annual event began back in 1983 as a Japanese promotion. The theme that year was “Heidi”, a character more popular in Japan than anywhere else.…

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Begging in the New Year

This content was published on Jan 5, 2001 The 200-year-old custom practiced in parts of canton Appenzell-Ausserhoden is known as “Silvesterkläuse” and takes place on January 13 – New Year’s Eve according to the old Julian calendar. The tradition began as simple begging and has developed into a ritual which, for many locals, is the highlight of the year. The groups of costumed…

Village honours Herman Hesse, the painter

This content was published on Jan 5, 2001 Hesse moved to Montagnola in 1919, at the age of 42, and found it to be ideal to quell the turbulence he was experiencing in his life. The sleepy yet friendly village atmosphere, the way the direct sunlight bathed the flank of the Collina d’Oro, and the natural beauty of the woods nearby, worked wonders…

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Hingis and Federer defeat South Africa for place in Hopman final

This content was published on Jan 5, 2001 The Swiss duo defeated Wayne Ferreira and Amanda Coetzer in straight sets (6-2, 6-3), thwarting South Africa’s chances of becoming the first country to successfully defend the title. Hingis and Federer will now take on the United States team of Jan-Michael Gambill and Monica Seles in the final. Switzerland had mixed fortunes in the singles:…

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Swiss handballers make winning start

This content was published on Jan 4, 2001 Despite the loss of several key personnel in recent months, Arno Ehret’s side managed to get the better of a much-fancied Lithuanian side. Playing in canton Zurich, Switzerland won their opening match 26-23. After letting in two early goals, the Swiss team fought back almost immediately to take a 5-4 lead. From then on the…

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Zurich and Lugano pull further ahead

This content was published on Jan 4, 2001 The Lions beat fourth-placed Zug 6-5, with Swiss national forward Claudio Micheli scoring the third top division hat-trick of his career. His first goal was particularly notable for being scored while Zurich were a man down. The defending league champions were just as impressive in defence, successfully stifling a second period Zug power play that…

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Rosset downed in Doha

This content was published on Jan 4, 2001 Seeded fifth at the one million dollar event, Rosset was expected to have few difficulties against an opponent whom he had beaten in all three of their previous encounters. But the 30-year-old Genevan, now into his 12th year on the tour, was let down by his own service game. With a success rate of just…

Schnyder on course for Gold Coast title

This content was published on Jan 4, 2001 Schnyder, seeded second in the tournament, breezed into the semi-finals by beating Glass 6-1, 6-3. Her chances of winning the $170,000 Gold Coast tournament rose when the top seed, Conchita Martinez of Spain, was beaten in straight sets (6-2, 6-1) in her quarter-final by the American, Meghann Shaughnessy. The defending champion, Silvija Talaja, also went…

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Hingis and Federer prepare for South African challenge

This content was published on Jan 4, 2001 In a repeat of last year’s final, South Africa beat Thailand on Thursday to set up Friday’s decider. The South African pairing of Amanda Coetzer and Wayne Ferreira are aiming to become the first country to successfully defend the title. Nonetheless, Hingis and Federer remain the tournament favourites following their convincing 3-0 victories over Thailand…

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