In Dave Goodwin’s continuing series ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, the hits keep coming as Herb Barkle finally meets Archie Cowan in the ring before a controversial refereeing results in a disqualification.
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 14: ‘Back in Brisbane – Hometown Shocker’ and Episode 15: ‘Excursions to Sydney and Melbourne’
The next instalments in Dave Goodwin’s ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’ series reveal more inconsistencies in Herb Barkle’s progress in the ring. An unexpected defeat at home is followed by a great win in Sydney.
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 12: ‘Walker – High Anticipation’ and Episode 13: ‘The Fates Intervene’
Always looking to move ahead, Herb Barkle took on a highly anticipated fight with the well-credentialed Mickey Walker in Sydney. But what is boxing without a bit of controversy? The result received a mixed response!
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 10: Two Bouts with Slack, then Green and Episode 11: Making a Splash Down South
After a couple more successful bouts in Brisbane, Herb Barkle travels south to take the next steps towards higher honours. He creates quite a splash in the Sydney scene!
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 8: ‘A Setback’ and Episode 9: ‘Re-consolidation’
Dave Goodwin continues his coverage of their career of Herb Barkle. To paraphrase Shakespeare, ‘the course of a boxing career never runs smoothly’. Herb’s progress had its fair share of bumps and bruises.
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 6: ‘On the Up’ and Episode 7: ‘The War with Hill’
Herb Barkle’s star is ‘on the up’ as his professional career evolves. But will he meet his match when he comes up against the more experienced “Snowy” Hill? It turned into an epic bout!
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 5: Champion of Queensland
The big moment comes for Herb Barkle as he fights for the State bantamweight title – exactly 100 years ago today!
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 4: The Prodigy – Getting Started
Herb Barkle’s career in the ring gets off to a strong start as he works his way through the ranks of fellow bantamweight boxers. Track his progress in Episode 4 of Dave Goodwin’s series ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’.
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 3: Father Jim
Dave Goodwin continues to set the background to his tale about Herb Barkle with particular reference to Herb’s father, Jim Barkle.
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 2: The Fighting Barkles
In Episode 2 of his series, Dave Goodwin continues to set the background of Herb Barkle.
Almanac Boxing – ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, Episode 1: Introducing Herbie
Today we begin a new series focusing on Herb Barkle, Bantamweight champion of Queensland 1926-29 and contender for the national title. Almanacker Dave Goodwin, originally from Kingaroy, unfolds the story of the man who, to paraphrase Bob Dylan, ‘one time, could have been the champion of Australia’.
Almanac Boxing – Introducing Dave Goodwin’s new series ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, a biography of Herb Barkle.
Today we introduce a new 26-part series which will focus on boxer Herb Barkle, bantamweight of Queensland from 1926 to 1929. Almanacker David Goodwin has researched Herb’s career from its humble beginnings, through the glory days and on to its sad decline.
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