Peter Crossing

Almanac Tennis: Wimbledon 1973 – A lob back over the net

June 28, 2022 by Peter Crossing 4 Comments

Glen!’s recent story about Wimbledon 1973 brought memories flooding back for Peter Crossing – he was actually there at the event! And, this is his account of that day at Wimbledon in 1973.

Almanac Music: Three Blackbirds and Pigeon

June 3, 2022 by Peter Crossing 2 Comments

Thirty years on from Mabo, Peter Crossing revisits Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists who have covered lesser known but important events in Australian History.

Almanac Music: Guns are the go in America

May 31, 2022 by Peter Crossing 1 Comment

Guns have been a part of American music for a long time as Peter Crossing highlights in the examples he presents.

Almanac Music: House of Blues – Blues Harmonica

March 25, 2022 by Peter Crossing 2 Comments

A brilliant evening of blues music, especially blues harmonica, was had by all at The Gov in Adelaide recently as Peter Crossing reports.

Almanac Music: Mystery Train

February 21, 2022 by Peter Crossing 2 Comments

Peter Crossing takes a trip down memory lane with Elvis’s lesser known – but no less brilliant – song, “Mystery Train’, looking at the history of the song, its lyrics and other iterations.

Almanac Cricket: Marnus and the Nightwatchman

January 3, 2022 by Peter Crossing 6 Comments

Some Marnus musings from Peter Crossing; he draws on science fiction and ‘mystic’ movements to help explain this talented cricketer.

Almanac Music: ‘There’s A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis’ – Kirsty MacColl

December 31, 2021 by Peter Crossing 8 Comments

Inspired by a uni housemate who thought he saw someone who looked like Elvis, Peter Crossing remembers Kirsty MacColl and her song ‘There’s A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He’s Elvis’ .

The Ashes 2021/22 – The first ball of the Ashes Test series

December 10, 2021 by Peter Crossing 4 Comments

Mitchell Starc’s first ball wicket at the beginning of an Ashes Test series was the first one since 1936/37 reports Peter Crossing.

Almanac Music – Billie Holiday: Three Songs

June 2, 2021 by Peter Crossing 3 Comments

Peter Crossing reflects on the legacy of Billie Holiday through three of her greatest songs.

First Test of the Elite Test Series, Australia v India – Day 1

November 27, 2018 by Peter Crossing 9 Comments

A great man said, “It’s easy to see without looking too far, that not much is really sacred”, and with that in mind, Peter Crossing lets his cricket imagination flow.

My Mate Dave

November 1, 2018 by Peter Crossing 5 Comments

There was something of a fighter in Dave, particularly when his eyes bore into you with that steely gaze. And there was also something very gentle. Peter Crossing fondly remembers his mate; a great man, and a great groundsman.

Alt Federal Cryptic Quiz

September 19, 2018 by Peter Crossing 15 Comments

Peter Crossing(word) gives us a St Francis load of footy related clues without the fiddly grid to worry about. Put the kettle on, grab a sharpened 2H and go your hardest.

Almanac Music – Lazy Lester: The Same Thing Could Happen To You

September 11, 2018 by Peter Crossing 3 Comments

Peter Crossing pays tribute to blues man Leslie ‘Lazy Lester’ Johnson who passed a short while ago at 85 years young.

Round 23 – Melb v GWS: A Weekend of Melbourne Culture

August 30, 2018 by Peter Crossing 5 Comments

Peter Crossing gives an entertaining account of the various forms of culture he imbibed across the Melbourne weekend, from the NGV to the MCG and other pleasant haunts. ‘The Arts’ in all their multi-faceted glory. Very Melbourne.

Almanac Book Review: ‘Adelaide Sporting Sites’ by Bernard Whimpress, Santo Caruso and individual contributors

June 14, 2018 by Peter Crossing 15 Comments

Bernard Whimpress, Santo Caruso and a band of contributors have compiled a history of Adelaide sporting sites. Peter Crossing reviews a book he finds rich in detail and historical knowledge.