John Harms pays tribute to Paul Lourey, wonderful friend of the Almanac crew, who died suddenly on Monday.
Almanac Horseracing: Vo Rogue Tawny
October 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Ahh, the fine Australian tradition of celebrating racehorses with commemorative releases of Tawny. With thanks to Jason Buffier and Lynlea Small.
Almanac Tip the Top 8 Leaderboard
September 23, 2022 by 2 Comments
Here’s the leaderboard for the Tip the Top 8 competition. The count will be completed at lunch today.
Almanac Grand Final Eve and Tip the Top 8 Count Lunch – Book now
September 21, 2022 by 5 Comments
We have a few seats left for the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch. Book now.
Vale Jan Courtin, great friend of The Footy Almanac community
August 10, 2022 by 19 Comments
It is with deep sadness that we bring you the shocking news that Jan Courtin died following an accident last week. This is John Harms’s tribute.
Almanac Golf: The 98 putts of Foxy’s debut
June 25, 2022 by 9 Comments
John Harms has been playing golf with Foxy, a former hockey player turned golfer. Last Saturday they fell just short of a memorable century.
Streets of our Town: All hail the Community Cup!
June 20, 2022 by 23 Comments
With the Reclink Community Cup (Melbourne) on Sunday at Victoria Park, we revisit John Harms’s report on the Community Cup of 2017.
Almanac Tributes: Vale Ron Reed
June 10, 2022 by 8 Comments
Ron Reed’s column will not appear on our site today. He died last Friday at the age of 74. We will miss him. John Harms pays his tribute.
Almanac Rugby League – State of Origin: What are we playing for?
June 8, 2022 by 10 Comments
John Harms says that the Maroons are playing for the Queensland way of life. [This piece was first published in 2014]
Almanac Music: Jim Johnson, ‘Leprechaun Lullaby’ and Bert
April 20, 2022 by Leave a Comment
The sad passing of Bert Newton (1938 – 2021) recently triggered some very strong memories for our 86 year old enthusiast (enthusiastic across all aspects of life) Jim Johnson.
Almanac Golf: Oakey Golf Club – a story of country golfing
April 9, 2022 by 15 Comments
Today, October 19, 2015 is the 40th anniversary of John Harms’s hole-in-one. We re-visit the story of the course where it happened, and of the event. [Forty years! Really – JTH] [This story was first published in 2015 – Ed]
Almanac Racing – Warrnambool Carnival: Pilgrims’ Progress
March 14, 2022 by 20 Comments
Father Kevin Mogg’s funeral was held last week. We reprise this piece in which he played a leading role:
John Harms leaves home at sunrise for a pilgrimmage to the Bool. He meets quite a few fellow-travellers.
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: With Gideon Haigh Feb 25 at the North Fitzroy Arms
February 22, 2022 by 10 Comments
The first Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch will be held at the North Fitzroy Arms Hotel on Feb 25. It will feature Gideon Haigh.
Jack Styring gets Dog on Fire home at Donald
February 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
John Harms paid tribute to Jack Styring when the legendary race-caller was behind the binoculars at Donald, in this extract from Memoirs of a Mug Punter (2002).
Almanac Books: The Furphy Anthology 2021
February 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
The Furphy Anthology 2021 (the collection of stories from the annual Furphy Literary Award) is out now. Read about it here.
Almanac Cricket History: Ashley Mallett
January 14, 2022 by 25 Comments
John Harms reflects on the cricketing (and writing) career of a classic off-spin bowler. Vale A.A. Mallett.
Vale Bill McVeigh
January 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Bill McVeigh died on Boxing Day after a short illness. He was a great friend and supporter of the Almanac.
Almanac Cricket History: Revisiting Tony Wright’s piece on Johnny Mullagh (from The Age) and other resources
January 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Harms suggests some articles and books which deal with the Indigenous team which toured England in 1868.
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