Members of Roy Hay’s family are remembered in three biographies including his grandfather Scottish soccer legend James Dun Hay and his incredible career.
Almanac Family History: James ‘Dun’ Hay – Captain of Celtic, Ayr United, Newcastle United and Scotland, and other stories
August 6, 2025 by 4 Comments
Almanac Illness: Fever
April 18, 2025 by 14 Comments
An ill Dips O’Donnell while reclining on the couch his fevered mind recalls images and words of advice from uncles years ago.
Almanac Life: Remembering Grandpa, the Braybrook Hotel, and a time long ago
March 18, 2025 by 13 Comments
Col and his cousins met up at The Braybrook Hotel to remember their grandfather and fathers recalling family stories from times past.
Almanac Life: My Footy Almanac debut
December 6, 2024 by 14 Comments
After living in the UK for the past thirteen years, James Woodroffe and family have decided to move home to Adelaide. James recalls fond memories of his early years in Australia, especially cricket and footy at the Adelaide Oval. [Welcome to the Almanac family James – Eds]
Almanac (Life) Puzzles: How’s your sleuthing?
February 3, 2024 by 11 Comments
Calling all sleuths out there! Citrus Bob has a puzzle he wants you to solve.
Almanac Family: Mum Knows Best
November 27, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson remembers his much loved mother and the lessons in life he learned from her.
Almanac Life: The Power of Letter Writing
May 9, 2023 by 5 Comments
Ian Wilson examines the power of letter writing and the important role it has played in his family’s life.
Almanac Life: Betty Croker (nee Cashill) – Part 2: Suburban Mum
April 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Congratulations to Betty Croker on her 100th birthday tomorrow. Her son, Keiran, provides the second instalment of a loving profile of his mum from the time of her marriage in 1952 to the eve of her centenary.
Almanac Life: Betty Croker (nee Cashill )– Part 1: A Country Life
April 24, 2023 by 1 Comment
Keiran Croker’s mum, Betty, turns 100 on the 29 April. Keiran provides the first of two parts about his mother’s long and fruitful life.
Almanac Life: Dad, the Drought and the Dried-Up Dam
April 8, 2023 by 2 Comments
Stan Kluzek remembers the drought of ’67 at Corriemungle in the Heytesbury Settlement and his dad’s efforts to bore for water on the family farm .
Almanac Life: A Futile Search for Inheritance
January 21, 2023 by 10 Comments
Money is not everything in life, upbringing will bring you all the riches you need reflects Ian Wilson remembering the sacrifices and love of a supportive family.
Almanac Family History: Tina Ongarello Reminisces
July 21, 2022 by 21 Comments
The Footy Almanac community passes on its deepest sympathies to Tina Ongarello and the extended Ongarello family on the passing of Tony. Tina wrote about her family and footy some years ago.
Tina Ongarello remembers wonderful days of family and footy. [First published in 2011]
Not Just Sport: On McLeod Nine
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Some may associate the name McLeod with Andrew McLeod of the Adelaide Crows, and some may be familiar with the name by watching Australia’s TV series – McLeod’s Daughters. Andy Thurlow however, gives us an insight to another McLeod, Heidi, who is making lots of noise through her excellent novel writing, publishing the stories her grandfather had left through letters and diaries during his time in Germany throughout WW1. Find out to learn more of what Andy has shared in his article!
The Life and Death of the Johnburgh Hotel
October 1, 2021 by 8 Comments
This Friday’s column by KD is the life story of the Johnburgh Hotel, now a picturesque ruin in South Australia’s outback – it’s a tale of birth, youth, maturity and death, and virtually everything these stages of existence involve.
Almanac Poetry: Irish
August 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
This Monday’s poem from Kevin Densley draws on family history, in particular his Irish ancestors, who, like many of their countryfolk, left their native land to start new lives around the world.
Almanac Life – Callignee: A Love Song
May 24, 2021 by 17 Comments
Shane Reid rolls back the years to remember out-of-the-way Callignee and the special place it held in his father’s heart. (A beautiful reminiscence – Ed.)
Almanac Life: The Painting
May 7, 2021 by 9 Comments
How many Almanackers have associated our regular columnist Smokie with the world of fine art? No? You Philistines! Here’s the tale to set you straight.
Almanac Memoir (and Music): ‘Maybe’ by Split Enz
April 2, 2021 by 2 Comments
This Friday’s piece from KD, although quite brief, covers a great deal of territory, including mid-1970s Sydney, the Opera House, King’s Cross, a family holiday, and an encounter with early Split Enz.
Almanac Poetry: Uncle Bert and the 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycling Race
March 30, 2021 by 6 Comments
This week, Kevin Densley’s poem is about two relatives, Fardie and Bert, who rode in the 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne – yes, for some time, the famous cycling event went in the opposite direction to what is the case today.
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