Some gold fossicking, drinking a ‘superb Durif, crossing paths with bushrangers, and a beer in Victoria’s smallest pub are all part of Peter Clark’s ride from Tarawingee to Eldorado. And some footy history as well.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 11 – Tarrawingee to Eldorado: In Search of El Dorado
July 16, 2025 by 3 Comments
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’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 10 – Milawa to Tarrawingee: Not a Gallop
July 9, 2025 by 5 Comments
It’s a selective slow pedal from Milawa to Tarrawingee for Peter Clark as he takes in some of the gourmet delights of the area. Tarrawingee, a long established Ovens and King League football club and a famous former son – ‘The Galloping Gasometer’ feature in this part of the journey.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
July 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Big bags of goals and inter-league were the order of last weekend’s footy in the Western District of Victoria reports Dandy Andy..
Almanac Footy: Corowa-Rutherglen, and the raiders across the border
July 2, 2025 by 7 Comments
Glen! heads up the Hume Highway to catch up with family and friends, and to watch Corowa-Rutherglen FC take on the Wodonga Raiders in the Ovens and Murray League.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 9 – Gapsted to Milawa: Shiraz Mondeuse and Cabernet
July 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Peter Clark continues his informative and entertaining travelogue on ‘The Long and Winding Ride’ through the Ovens and King Valleys. This episode Peter rides from Gapsted to Milawa enjoying some nice wines and food along the way.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
July 1, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dandy Andy continues his weekly wrap of footy played in the Western District of Victoria.
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’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 8 – Beechworth to Gapsted: Back in the Ovens
June 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
In Episode 8 of his magnificent travelogue, footy history, and foody delights, Peter Clark is back into the Ovens Valley as he pedals from Beechworth to Gapsted awash with information to relay to readers.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
June 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Dandy Andy reviews last weekend’s results from the major country leagues in Western District of Victoria football.
Almanac Country Footy: Unearthing the Line of Lode
June 18, 2025 by 10 Comments
Peter Clark tells the story of the time (recently) when the history buffs hit Silver City.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 6: 1964-1965
June 18, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his extensive series of ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ with Part 6 featuring the years 1964 -1965.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 7 – Buffalo River to Beechworth: A taste of Italy
June 18, 2025 by 4 Comments
In this episode Peter Clark crosses over the Ovens River and heads up into the hill country around Mudgegonga, Stanley and Beechworth. His lunch stop is at Murmungee Lookout where he will taste a smorgasbord of Italian-inspired gourmet delights procured in Myrtleford.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap
June 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Dandy Andy reports the weekend’s round of matches recorded a couple of turn ups across two leagues in the Western District, one instilling life into the competition.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 5: 1962-1963
June 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
David Turpin continues his absorbing look at footy in Woomera with Part 5, 1962-1963 of his compelling series, ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 6 – Ovens to Buffalo River: Hopping along
June 11, 2025 by 7 Comments
Peter Clark and his bike reach Buffalo River via Myrtleford from Ovens where he recalls some of the great footballers associated with Myrtleford FC.
Almanac Footy – Western District Football Wrap: Round 8
June 9, 2025 by 4 Comments
A lighter week for footy in the western part of Victoria given the public holiday, but Dandy Andy still has some coverage of the games that were played.
Almanac Footy: ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’ – Part 4 1960 – 1961
June 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment
David Turpin takes us back to the Woomera and the years 1960 and 1961 featuring in his footy series ‘A History of Australian Rules Football in Woomera 1948 to 1992’.
The Long and Winding Ride: Episode 5 – Porepunkah to Ovens: In the Garden of the Gods
June 4, 2025 by 3 Comments
Peter Clark peddles his way to Porepunkah with a side trip to Mt Buffalo as he continues his majestic ‘Long and Winding Ride’.
Almanac Footy: Western District Football Wrap 31/5
June 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
Dandy Andy brings the latest news and results from last week’s matches in the major footy leagues in Western Victoria.
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