You may not have heard of this epic and brutal match up between two convicts in what is now Queensland, but Harold Peacock gives an account of why you might want to remember them some 175 years on.
Almanac Olympics: First Olympian almost a hero
August 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Edwin Flack is a name familiar to many for his exploits at the re-birth of the Olympic Games some 125 years ago. Harold Peacock has uncovered another who might well have left Flack in the shade on the track, but achieved great deeds elsewhere… [This is well worth a read – Ed.]
Almanac Basketball: Historic Mines
July 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock relates the wonderful story of Sidney Mines, from his journey as an African American man from the civil rights conflict area of southern USA to Australia and becoming a basketball legend in Queensland.
Almanac Rugby League: Controversies that never end
October 29, 2020 by 1 Comment
Harold Peacock recalls two controversial grand finals involving Ipswich, one rugby league, the other musical.
Almanac (Horseracing) History: The greatest sporting contest ever
September 27, 2020 by 1 Comment
Great sporting contests have long centred on Queensland. This is an amazing story of a crazy horse race over 150 years ago in the Ipswich district.
Lest we forget the other pandemic
March 25, 2020 by 2 Comments
The First World War, the Spanish Flu pandemic, and their terrible effects on life at the time are reflected upon by Harold Peacock in this timely piece leading up to Anzac Day. Check out details of a live stream of an Anzac Day commemoration.
Australian Cup’s greatest sportsman
March 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock give us an insight into a great character.
People come first for Australian small business.
September 30, 2016 by 2 Comments
What a fab boss Lynda Charles has, and she’s off to watch her beloved Bulldogs in the Grand Final thanks to him.
Almanac Racing: Greyhounds and circus performers
September 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock introduces us to a man of interesting character and with the demise of Greyhound Racing in NSW, suggests a decline in these colourful personalities.
Dawn Fraser’s Olympian who never was
August 12, 2016 by 3 Comments
Historian Harold Peacock on the story of Marlene Dayman.
Almanac Boxing: Et tu, Brute?
June 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Harold Peacock reveals an historical perspective on Peter Jackson, The World’s Greatest boxer, buried in Roma Qld.
Royal Horse Bazaar’s thoroughbred pedigree
November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
With the incredible Melbourne Cup all the buzz, Harold Peacock brings up the equine roots of Brisbane’s economy.
Never Underestimate a Trip to the Library
October 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Ever heard of Johnny Day? Nimblefoot? Harold Peacock found their stories, and a great deal more, at the National Library.
Footy Spirits and ‘Palmhenge’
October 23, 2015 by 4 Comments
Harold Peacock brings out the history in the “everyday”. Visit his blog for more insights like this one.
Almanac Rugby League – Footballing gods smile on Ipswich
October 7, 2015 by 3 Comments
Sunday’s NRL Grand Final is already being coined the greatest in the code’s history. While the focus was on the feats of Jonathon Thurston and the success of the North Queensland Cowboys, Harold Peacock also found plenty to celebrate in the Ipswich Jets’ NRL State Championship win in the curtain raiser.
Book Review: Queensland’s footy origins worth cheering about
July 31, 2015 by 2 Comments
Harold Peacock reviews Murray Bird’s book of Queensland footy history “Athenians and Red Invincibles” and finds it a winner on all fronts.
The spectre of the polo club
July 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Brisbane Polo Club yesterday went the way of A.B. Paterson’s Geebung counterparts, falling off their ponies to become spectres of the past, when the club officially wound up after having sold its home of a quarter of a century, the notable Naldham House. While the poetic polo club of ‘Banjo’ Paterson fame and their opponents [Read more]
The oldest living footballer
June 28, 2015 by 4 Comments
Having just cracked the ton, Ken Feltscheer is possibly the oldest living former professional footballer in the world. Harold Peacock tells us more.
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