Neil Anderson, who spent his early years in The West, reviews the How the West was One, which was launched on Nov 12 at the Yarraville Club.
Almanac Book Review – How the West was One: Stories of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs.
November 13, 2017 by 5 Comments
How the West was One: Memoirs of Melbourne’s Western Suburbs (just released and launched)
November 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Check out this terrific new collection of stories from people who grew up in the western suburbs. [This is an outline by one of the editors Karyn Howie, includes links to reviews.]
Making space: Dad and Daughter and a life shared through sport
November 6, 2017 by 2 Comments
Anna Pavlou has a lot to thank her Dad Nick for.
Almanac Art (and Drama): Yoshi’s ‘chicken wing’ re-enactment
November 3, 2017 by 14 Comments
A work of art with subject matter a moment of dramatic art. Artist: Jennifer Muirden. Re-enactor: Yoshi Imagawa.
Susan Alberti: More than football
November 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
Young Anna Pavlou heard Susan Alberti talking about her autobiography at the recent Sports Writers Festival in Melbourne. She was inspired.
Loving Matty ‘Vincent’ Q
November 1, 2017 by 15 Comments
Almanacker Jennifer Muirden whips up a painting a la Vincent Van Gogh of Matthew Quartermaine in response to Dips request that Matty Q adorn next year’s FA.
Almanac Footy History: Doth the moustache maketh the man?
October 29, 2017 by 4 Comments
We welcome Angela Vary with this wonderful story of her grandfather Jack Megson who played for Richmond in the early part of the twentieth century. Indeed, Jack was the fourteenth Richmond player in the VFL, after they joined in 1908. [Terrific footy and family history – ripper opening piece, Angela – thanks, JTH]
Almanac Milestone: 4,998,443 at 11.30am Thursday
October 26, 2017 by 20 Comments
The Almanac is approaching a milestone. Find out more here.
From the good old days when cars were so novel we were photographed alongside them
October 23, 2017 by 4 Comments
A genre of everyday Australian 50s and 60s life was to photograph the kids (and others) next to the family car. Such was the place of the motor vehicle (and the kids). Here’s a couple of classics. Send yours in. [Now includes a 1963 pic from Anne Dillon – Ed]
Almanac Book Review: Back to Broady
October 23, 2017 by 6 Comments
Back to Broady, by Caroline van der Pol, is a tale of tragedy and sadness. A memoir about the Egan and Gleeson families in Broadmeadows, it is at times a challenging account. This review by Tess Pryor first appeared in The Australian in July this year.
Almanac Sports History: John Carlos and Mexico City 1968. (From Democracy Now)
October 20, 2017 by 2 Comments
Recently Democracy Now interviewed John Carlos (1968 Mexico City podium salute) and sports writer Dave Kirin.
Almanac Music – Ocean Alley, The Comedown: Introspective, unassuming, contemplative
October 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Sean Mortell catches Ocean Alley in the mot ordinary of places, but it’s impact is definitely not ordinary.
Almanac (Footy) Music: The Women have Come to Play
October 19, 2017 by 1 Comment
Verity Sanders and friends have recorded a terrific song celebrating women’s footy. Listen here. Read the lyrics. And Verity has penned a few words.
Philip Road, Elizabeth – Holden cars and me
October 19, 2017 by 13 Comments
Over the years Mickey Randall has told us about football, meat pies and kangaroos. Well, it’s time for Holden cars. Enjoy this reminiscence.
Almanac Music: Celebrate the Oils at the Flem-Ken Bowls Club
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Celebrate the Oils via a spoken-word event at the Flem-Ken Bowls Club on Thursday evening 2 November, just a few days before the Oils hit Hanging Rock and then Melbourne town.
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