Roger Lowrey reviews the biography of one of the most influential figures in Victorian sports, business and administration history, Sir Albert Chadwick.
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Almanac book review – Nick Richardson’s ‘Chadwick: a man of many parts’ by Roger Lowrey
Old Autograph Books: Roger Lowrey
More autographs. Some famous Geelong names from the 1960s.
Almanac Cricket: Redders and Roger made me do it
Ian Redpath died this morning. Recently, new Almanac member Rob Cameron recalled fond memories of his cricket upbringing on the farm at Wurdi Bolac, the Ashes Series of 1978/79, and his true cricketing hero, Ian Redpath. [Welcome to the Almanac Rob! – ED]
Almanac Lunches: Chiefly Unreliable Minutes from a Geelong Yacht Club Luncheon
The minutes from the Geelong Almanackers Lunch are now available for perusal thanks to secretary Mickey Randall.
Almanac Lunches: ‘And eight comrades walk into a yacht club …’
The stories came thick and fast among Almanackers during lunch at ‘The Yot’ in Geelong today. An excellent time was had by all.
Almanac Cricket: A special opening for a much beloved opener
One of Geelong’s most loved and respected sporting identities, former Test cricketer Ian Redpath, is now honoured with a scoreboard in his name at Kardinia Park. Roger Lowrey was there for the opening.
Almanac Footy History: Whatever happened to Damian Bourke?
Roger Lowrey reminisces about the 1989 Grand Final and what could have been for Geelong. Roger tracks down Geelong skipper Damian Bourke to discuss life after footy including Damian’s attempts to reach the summit of Mt Everest.
Almanac Racing: Vale John ‘Patto’ Patterson OAM – Flemington’s longest serving Clerk of the Course
John ‘Patto’ Patterson OAM, Flemington’s longest serving Clerk of the Course has passed away. Roger Lowrey pays tribute to Patto.
Almanac Books Launch: ‘A View from Fine Leg’ by ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber
The launch of ‘Citrus’ Bob Utber’s book in Mildura last week was a great success, and Roger Lowrey was there to report on proceedings.
Almanac Lunches: John Craven at The Petrel in Geelong
A cracking Footy Almanac lunch was held with John Craven as the special guest speaker in Geelong last Friday. Col was there and thoroughly enjoyed his day.
Almanac Lunch: With legendary sports writer John Craven in Geelong (June 28) – Limited places left
You are invited to lunch with celebrated author and journalist John Craven at the Petrel Hotel in Geelong on June 28 as he talks about his new book ‘The Conquerors’ the stories of 100 of Geelong’s greatest sportsmen and sportswomen. [Limited places left – bookings close this weekend]
Almanac Books: Review – ‘The Conquerors’ by John Craven
Roger Lowrey reviews John Craven’s epic work ‘The Conquerors’ a tour de force tracing the careers of 100 local Geelong and district sports stars who competed in a total of 33 different sports over the past 150 years.
Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Guilty feet have got no rhythm
It’s tough being a Geelong supporter at the moment with four defeats on the trot not helping as Roger Lowrey muses about the footy and other things.
Almanac Music: And then there were two
Roger Lowrey laments the passing of the last member of the original Moody Blues line-up, Mike Pinder, who played on as part of the band through their various incarnations.
Almanac Pubs: Petrel Hotel re-opens
Roger Lowrey’s ‘local’ the Petrel Hotel in Geelong West re-opened this week after renovations and Roger is suitably impressed with them.
Round 24 – Geelong v Western Bulldogs: Glass half full with Cats’ past players
Roger Lowrey caught up with a few former Geelong FC players before the Cats’ match against the Bulldogs.
Coleraine Races: in the footsteps of Adam Lindsay Gordon
The Great Western Steeplechase will be run in Coleraine tomorrow (Sunday). It’s timely to reprise Roger Lowrey’s piece from 2019…
Following in the footsteps of Australian poet Adam Lindsay Gordon, Roger Lowrey has been to the Coleraine races where the longest continuous race (that is, the one that has been stage annually for the longest sequence) in the Southern Hemisphere occurs.
Round 15 – Geelong v Melbourne: Soggy moggies find a way to win
Roger Lowrey braves the elements on a cold, wet night in Geelong to watch his Cats score a decisive win over the Demons.
Round 11 – Geelong v GWS: Jill’s spaghetti carbonara after the footy
The footy did not turn out quite as Roger Lowrey expected but Jill’s spaghetti carbonara did as Roger explains.
Almanac Horseracing: Irish charm captures Warrnambool hearts
Last weekend was the 172nd running of the Warrnambool Grand Annual Steeplechase. Roger Lowrey presents his report of the event.
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