Anne Cahill Lambert pays tribute to former Premier John Cain acknowledging his role in providing the opportunity for women to become members of the Melbourne Cricket Club.
Almanac Club Review: The Cobdogla Club
January 20, 2020 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall takes us along the mighty Murray to the always welcoming Cobdogla Club… he also takes us back to the 1990s both through anecdote and the Cobby’s very reasonable drinks prices on offer! [Reminds me of the classic Crackerjack quote “beers at genuine 1972 prices” – Ed.]
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Conflict, of interest
January 20, 2020 by 5 Comments
Ben Kirkby and friends gather again and the discussion turns to conflict.
Almanac Walking – Therapy for the Soul: Some links
January 17, 2020 by 5 Comments
Walking is a therapeutic and relaxing pastime that can bring substantial benefits to both mind and body. Check out some interesting reads that look at the philosophical aspect of walking.
Almanac Memories – Bringing me back
January 17, 2020 by 6 Comments
Family memories remind Andrew Starkie that he is grateful for his upbringing making him the person he is today.
17 January 1969 – the day I met W.A. (Bert) Oldfield
January 17, 2020 by 16 Comments
Roger Lowrey takes up our ‘On This Day’ theme to remember the day he met Bert Oldfield in 1969.
I quite like walking…
January 16, 2020 by 17 Comments
Walking can be great therapy for both the body and the mind. Kate Birrell has been out and about, talking to a neighbour and experiencing the bush track at Mt Warning while she thinks about it all.
Almanac History – On This Day: What happened on January 16?
January 16, 2020 by 1 Comment
After a bit of encouragement, Ian Hauser continues his ‘What Happened on…?’ series. January 16th throws up the usual mix of images and memories.
Almanac History – What happened on January 9? (Part Two)
January 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
Roger Lowrey reflects on events that happened in his life on January 9, over a three year period from 1971 – 1973.
Almanac Golf (and Weather): Dry
January 14, 2020 by 20 Comments
John Harms returned to Oakey again in January 2020. He played nine holes at his beloved Oakey Golf Club. There was no sign of rain.
Almanac Nostalgia – The Copper
January 14, 2020 by 4 Comments
An image of an old copper provokes childhood memories for Col.
Aspiring Young Writers’ Group: Test of Character
January 13, 2020 by 2 Comments
In Ben Kirkby’s second column about his writers’ group, he relates their discussion about character.
Living in the moment – and I mean, the moment!
January 9, 2020 by 13 Comments
In this honest and frank offering, Almanac favourite Jan Courtin shares her challenging experiences loving and caring for her beloved Marshall who is struggling with dementia. (Raw and courageous writing at its best – Ed.)
Almanac History – What happened on January 9?
January 9, 2020 by 11 Comments
Former student and teacher of History Ian Hauser looks back at significant people and events associated with January 9. Ring any bells?
Almanac Life: Keeping things in perspective
January 7, 2020 by 11 Comments
Ange Pippos writes that her ruptured Achilles is nowt more than inconvenience when compared to the devastation and suffering of those impacted so tragically by the bushfires.
Almanac Roadtrips: Tea in Taree
January 7, 2020 by 6 Comments
Kate Birrell and family take the road to Taree, and arrive just in time for tea.
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