In Ben Kirkby’s latest column the writers make a pact.
“Backlift!” an ode to the Prince who strode onto Junction Oval for the best of causes
February 10, 2020 by 1 Comment
Some of the old VFL grounds played host to spirited contests with plenty of goodwill in the stands this weekend, but only the Junction Oval featured cricket and pleasingly for those who loved watching his peerless strokes, the Prince of Port of Spain himself, Brian Lara.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Flash of Inspiration
February 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Ben Kirkby and the young writers are at it again. This time they’re looking at what helps them with ideas for stories.
The Odd Friday Lunch: Mark LoGiudice Carlton FC President (Feb 7)
January 31, 2020 by Leave a Comment
What are Carlton’s prospects for the 2020 AFL season? Find out from President of the Carlton FC, Mark LoGiudice who is guest speaker at the first Odd Friday Lunch of the year.
John “Patto” Patterson: from Legacy larrikin to living legend
January 30, 2020 by 3 Comments
Racing is all about people, and one such person is John “Patto” Patterson, Clerk of the Course at Flemington for over 50 years. Roger Lowrey reviews a recent biography of this legend by Trevor Hastings.
Almanac History – January 30 over the years
January 30, 2020 by 18 Comments
The Almanac investigates January 30 – major events, births, cricket and the arts. There are too many to choose from, but Ian Hauser remembers some that left an impression on him.
‘Dual Gift Winner Relives The Dream……’ by KB Hill
January 30, 2020 by 1 Comment
Jason Boulton had a distinguished career as a professional runner. KB Hill tracked him down to get the whole story.
Almanac (Baseball) Memoir: What’s in a name? You’d be surprised.
January 29, 2020 by 9 Comments
American correspondent Glenn Brownstein discovered his dad named him after a well known baseball player of the time. Read his terrific story about the origin of his name.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Modus Operandi
January 28, 2020 by 1 Comment
Ben Kirkby and his writers’ group get together again to discuss Pantsers and Plotters. [Things have changed since my day – Ed]
Almanac Memories: First day of school 1956, Noble Park PS.
January 28, 2020 by 6 Comments
With school about to recommence this week Col remembers his first day of primary school at Noble Park Primary School in 1956.
Almanac Music: Smoky Dawson’s ‘The Hero of the West’
January 27, 2020 by 2 Comments
At this time of the year, the hearts and minds of traditionalists turn to the Adelaide Oval and Rodney Marsh who made such an impression on the nation that Smoky Dawson produced this masterpiece (thanks to Graeme Orr and Australian Kitsch for alerting me to this).
Almanac Horseracing – Vote for Super Seth in the All-Star Mile
January 26, 2020 by 6 Comments
Super Seth, co-owned by ‘Smokie’ Dawson, won the Caulfield Guineas during the Spring Carnival. Now you can help secure him a place in The All-Star Mile in March by adding your vote for its inclusion in the final field.
‘The Horseman……..’ by KB Hill
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Peter McIntyre played in the Adelaide Crows’ very first match back in 1991. Footy and life have taken him in various directions ever since. KB Hill tells the tale of Peter’s perambulations.
Test Cricketers with German Origins
January 23, 2020 by 39 Comments
Glen! has been looking into his family origins and came up with group of Test players with Germanic origins. (Is this our first ‘creative team’ of the year? Ed.)
On This Day – January 23rd
January 23, 2020 by 5 Comments
Where’s the cricket? What’s January without Test cricket or at least an international ODI series? To compensate for this programming disaster, today’s “On This Day” series provides a cricket focus – with a few other bits thrown in.
Volunteer of the Year 2019: Who is Donna Cartwright?
January 22, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Shannon Cole looks at Donna Cartwright, and the work of her organisation, Mums Supporting Families in Need.
Villers-Bretonneux remembers once again: School supports bushfire efforts
January 21, 2020 by 10 Comments
What a fantastic message from the students of the Victoria School, Villers-Bretonneux, France for sharing information of their efforts in supporting victims of the Australian bushfires. [Thanks Citrus Bob – Ed]
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