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Almanac Poetry: ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’ – Vivienne McCredie

November 6, 2023 by Almanac Admin 1 Comment

To put you in the mood for the big race today, have a read of Vivienne McCredie’s terrific poem about the Melbourne Cup, ‘The Race That Stops a Nation’.

Almanac Melbourne Cup Think-tank: The time-honoured Almanac trifecta

November 6, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

The Melbourne Cup Eve get-together (via Microsoft Teams) is on again from 7.30pm Vic time tonight (Monday). All welcome. Deatils are in this post.

Almanac New Book Release – ‘Nicky Winmar: My Story’ by Nicky Winmar with Matthew Hardy

November 2, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Thirty years after that iconic photo, Nicky Winmar’s much anticipated autobiography, ‘Nicky Winmar: My Story’, was released this week.

Almanac Community Responsibility: Victorian Veterans’ Needs Project

October 27, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

The Footy Almanac is pleased to support the Victorian Veterans’ Needs project on behalf of Dr Richard Evans.

‘The bread and butter jockey…’ by KB Hill

October 26, 2023 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

KB Hill catches up with Robbie Beattie, Victoria’s oldest active professional jockey. And what a story, as only KB can tell it!

Almanac Lunch: Cox Plate Eve with Con Marasco (Oct 27)

October 25, 2023 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

You are invited to lunch with legendary racing identity Con Marasco of ‘Punter to Punter’ fame. Join us at the Royal Melbourne Hotel on Friday, October 27.

Almanac Books: ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ – Gideon Haigh

October 24, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Scribe Publications invites the Footy Almanac community to the launch of Gideon Haigh’s new cricket book, ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ on Thursday 2 November at The Yarra, Como Park.

Almanac Books: ‘The Girl in Cabin 350’ by Gideon Haigh

October 24, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Ever wondered how someone could simply vanish? Be there one minute and gone the next….. Gideon Haigh wondered, and uncovered a most amazing story resulting in his new book, ‘The Girl in Cabin 350’ which is now available for purchase.

‘The dash…for covers…’ by Simone Kerwin

October 19, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Simone Kerwin guests for KB Hill as she tells a tale of how country sport works. (We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – ‘she’s a chip off the old block alright!’ – Ed.)

Almanac Cricket: ODI World Cup – India October 2023

October 17, 2023 by Almanac Admin 2 Comments

The Australian Cricket Society’s Literary Scholar Kobe Jacobs reports on the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, and the fortunes of the Australian team.

Almanac Music: Gary Shearston – Australian Folk Legend

October 17, 2023 by Almanac Admin 9 Comments

Wayne Matthews thanks Miss Mathieson, his music teacher from Form 3 in 1964, for introducing him to the music of Australian Folk Legend Gary Shearston. Wayne would like to introduce the music of Gary Shearston to readers.

Almanac Cricket: The Story of Igino De Bolfo – A Champion Bowler for Boneo Cricket Club 1933-37

October 15, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Roger Spaull examines the cricketing feats of Italian immigrant Iginio De Bolfo at the Boneo Cricket Club 1933-37.

Almanac Cricket: Australian Cricket Society – AGM and Luncheon

October 12, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

The Australian Cricket Society invites you to their AGM and luncheon with special guests from Cricket Victoria.

‘A fine football life…’ by KB Hill

October 12, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Footy has a long and decorated history. KB Hill remembers ‘Poddy’, Arthur Hiskins, a Rutherglen and South Melbourne icon from a century ago.

Balcony Banter – AFL Grand Final 2023: handling the heat!

October 5, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

The heat was on in more ways than one at the MCG for last Saturday’s 2023 Grand Final. Dave Campbell was a there and filed a review for ‘Balcony Banter’, the MCC Members blog.

” ‘Pooch’ leaves his legacy…” by KB Hill

October 5, 2023 by Almanac Admin Leave a Comment

Wangaratta Rovers lost a favourite son last month with the passing of Luke Elkington at the age of just 45. KB Hill provided this coverage of Luke’s farewell.