In the final episode of his epic series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ David Turpin presents some concluding thoughts of an era of Woomera footy as it had been known came to an end. [Many thanks David for your incredible effort enlightening everyone of the history of footy in Woomera. – Ed]
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 18: 1993 – End of an era
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Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 17: 1990 – 1992
September 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
This is the penultimate episode in David Turpin’s epic ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 16:1987-1989
August 27, 2025 by 2 Comments
The years 1987 to 1989 saw a fluctuation of the number of teams participating, union unrest, the playing of unregistered players affecting teams and the formation of the Woomera FC feature in David Turpin’s continuing ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 15: 1984- 1986
August 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his fascinating insight into ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’, this week featuring the years 1984-1986.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 14: 1981- 1983
August 13, 2025 by 2 Comments
David Turpin continues his history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992. In Part 13 the years 1981-1983 are highlighted.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 13: 1978-1980
August 6, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his in-depth history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992, Part 13 examines the years 1978-1980.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 12: 1976 – 1977
July 30, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ with Part 12 looking at the years 1976 – 1977.
Almanac Footy: A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992 – Part 11: 1974 – 1975
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David Turpin continues his fascinatinating look at the history of football in Woomera from 1948 to 1992. This week David looks at the years 1974 and 1975.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 10: 1972 – 1973
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David ‘Dick’ Turpin is a Brisbane friend of Almanacker Allan Barden. During the late 60s early 70s David spent a few years working in Woomera when it was quite a thriving community. David has researched and written a history of footy in Woomera from the years 1948 to 1992. The Footy Almanac will publish David’s […]
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 9: 1970 – 1971
July 9, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dave Turpin features the years 1970 and 1971 in his footy series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 8: 1968 – 1969
July 2, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin continues his informative overview of the history of football in Woomera. Part 8 examines the years 1968 – 1969.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 7: 1966 – 1967
June 25, 2025 by 1 Comment
Seasons 1966 and 1967 are revisited by David Turpin in Episode 7 of his ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
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