The 50 year anniversaries continue. Last week it was the iconic Abbey Road photo, this week it’s Woodstock. Where were you and what did it mean to you? Ian Hauser shares his memories.
Almanac Mongolian Life: Four minutes which changed a nation
August 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Mongolia was in the deep throes of a political crisis in 2008. Max Wiggins deftly describes the impact that Neidan Tuvshinbayar’s maiden Olympic gold medal for his country in judo healed all tensions for the developing nation. [Great to have you back Max – Ed]
Almanac Pub Review: The Duke of York
August 12, 2019 by 9 Comments
A terrific meal, drinks, and some music at Adelaide’s Duke of York Hotel provide an inviting and convivial backdrop for Mickey Randall on a cold, wet night before the theatre.
Haiku Bob – Round 20: beautiful and all
August 9, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A happier Haiku Bob as he reflects on the Pies Round 20 win over the Suns.
Almanac Music – Famous Photo of Fab Four is Fifty!
August 8, 2019 by 7 Comments
The famous Abbey Road photograph of the Beatles is fifty years old today. Ian Hauser pays tribute and muses over various events of that time.
Stab Punt Jim Johnson – one of the Almanac’s many characters
August 8, 2019 by 1 Comment
The Almanac has unearthed many characters over the years – octogenarian Jim Johnson is one of them. Jim is best know as the inventor of the stab punt and we’ve shared his research previously on the site. But what about the man himself? Ian Hauser tells the story of Jim’s life.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 31 July-6 August 2019
August 7, 2019 by 3 Comments
The big revelations of small moments. David Wilson’s next installment of #hourlydaily.
Damien Lovelock, 1954-2019
August 6, 2019 by 5 Comments
Earl O’Neill pays tribute to Damien Lovelock, a man of intelligence and creativity, who was such a part of the Sydney music and sport scene. For Earl, the Celibate Rifles and Damien were such an anchor of Sydney life. [Terrific piece – Ed]
Poetry: Cam and Xav
August 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
With more than a little inspiration from Damian Balassone, Jarrod Landells has penned this ode to a couple of “controversial” young guns.
Almanac Art: Not Another Bloody Football Art Show! Yep!
August 2, 2019 by 1 Comment
Come along and help Citrus Bob Utber raise funds to publish his ‘The History of the Lang Lang Football Club’ by checking out the art show at The Howler Brewery in Lang Lang featuring well know artists Shantelle Perry, Kendra Heil, Kate Birrell, Susan Sutton, and others.
Round 19 – Haiku Bob: night squall
August 2, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A forlorn Haiku Bob reflects upon the Pies loss against the Tigers, and perhaps of a hopeful future.
Poetry: Footy Memorabilia
July 31, 2019 by 6 Comments
A brief verse from Damian Balassone on sacred totems.
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 24-30 July 2019
July 31, 2019 by 2 Comments
Another week around the traps for ER, and another week of overheard conversations for our delight.
Almanac Music: Twenty years old is “What rhymes with cars and girls”
July 30, 2019 by 12 Comments
Twenty years ago, another time and places, friends and acquaintances, some loved. ER bears his soul of times gone by as he relives “What Rhymes With Cars & Girls” by Tim Rogers and the Twin Set by replaying his story with his distinctive voice telling what those songs meant to him.
Gaelic football v Aussie Rules: Is there a connection?
July 26, 2019 by 1 Comment
Browny has come up with a thought-provoking argument that looks at the similarities between the beginnings and development of Gaelic and Australian Football over the years since the mid 19th century.
Almanac Life: The value of a smile when life is a big issue
July 25, 2019 by 12 Comments
‘Over ten years, what started as a business transaction between us has morphed into something that can’t be costed. And demonstrates once again the powerful conduit of sport in the priceless act of human connection.’ Tess Pryor shares with us her poignant experiences with Craig, one of the characters of Lygon St.
Haiku Bob – Round 18: tail end of winter
July 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Winter gloom envelopes Haiku Bob as his team slips away after a proper Round 18 soaking.
Round 18 – Melbourne v West Coast: AFL footy in the Red Centre (Part 3)
July 24, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Post-scripts don’t need to be anti-climaxes. After the football match, Cathij66 completed her Central Australian odyssey with a bus trip to Uluru.
Almanac Book Review: Aboriginal People and Australian Football in the Nineteenth Century: They Did Not Come from Nowhere by Roy Hay
July 24, 2019 by 1 Comment
Roy Hay has written a wonderful new book examining the history of indigenous involvement in the development of the game as we know it today. Here is Col Ritchie’s review of the book. [The book is available at a reduced price for the month of July – Ed]
Almanac Life – #hourlydaily scenes of life: 17-23 July 2019
July 24, 2019 by 5 Comments
The sounds of the street, the heartbeat of a community. David Wilson continues his weekly report of overheard conversations on the street.
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