KB Hill recently invited Simone Kerwin to tell the tale of Wangaratta’s Julian Corboy, master farrier.
Pub Review: The Cumberland, Glanville
December 18, 2018 by 3 Comments
So, if you’ve a raging thirst, or you want to hear one, then this pub is right there. And, should you wish, you can catch a train. Mickey Randall reviews The Cumberland Hotel in Glanville.
‘…..SPUD……….’ – KB Hill
December 12, 2018 by Leave a Comment
There’s no stopping KB Hill. This time he profiles a real character from Wangaratta – Renato Leonardo Patat, better known as ‘Spud’. Comparisons with Nino Culotta aren’t far off the mark!
Mickey Randall and an Almanac SA pub crawl: a gestating idea
December 10, 2018 by 21 Comments
We think connoisseur Mickey Randall is the perfect person to organise a South Australian pub crawl. He just needs some suggestions regarding itinerary. The principal criterion is heartfelt connection to the pub in question.
Almanac Books – ‘The Animator – a street art fable’ by Peter Warrington and Rachel Williams.
December 6, 2018 by 1 Comment
Peter Warrington and Rachel Williams of ‘Not Quite Newtown’ have a new publication – ‘The Animator – a street art fable’. Inner western Sydney, street art, story-telling and mystery come together in this colourful production.
A Tribute to Lindy Burns
December 5, 2018 by 26 Comments
The “other” Luke from Colac shares some memories of ABC radio superstar, Lindy Burns, as she winds up the current phase of her broadcast career after well over a decade of capturing the hearts and minds of Victorians via the wireless.
Almanac Music: Songs of the Wimmera
December 4, 2018 by 6 Comments
Alex Darling is looking to put together a list of songs about/artists from the Wimmera region. Can anyone help him out? All suggestions welcome.
Almanac Art: Nick Howson’s Footy Cards
December 4, 2018 by 4 Comments
Nick Howson has produced a set of 12 cards of the early VFL clubs in their original colours with a small booklet on the history of the clubs’ names.
Old Golfers
November 30, 2018 by Leave a Comment
A windy in the shrubbery may not always be detected, a score is only deemed to count if the stroke connected.
The Rhymer extols the virtues of the ageing golfer, something many will identify with! Fore!
Oh, Darrell Hair
November 27, 2018 by 22 Comments
Darrell has a bad Hair day, as Damian Balassone conveys.
Almanac Backyards – Backyard Bliss
November 26, 2018 by 5 Comments
Craig Dodson’s article on backyard space caused Pamela Sherpa to reflect on her own blissful childhood spent outdoors.
Pub Review: The Birkenhead Tavern, Port Adelaide
November 26, 2018 by 7 Comments
Mickey heads to the Port Riviera to take in the Birkenhead Tavern and all she has to offer.
Plenty of practice and empty heads – Part 10: Your frame as the game
November 23, 2018 by 3 Comments
Perspective is very important and, as David Stiff argues, framing perspective has significant benefits. And all this affirmed when tackling the Grand Canyon. [Sage advice for all, but especially those working on major writing projects – JTH]
‘A master of his craft…’ KB Hill
November 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill is the master of the memoir. Here he tells us about the life and times of Stuart Elkington.
Almanac Music: Cheap Trick and The Beatles
November 19, 2018 by 4 Comments
What do Cheap Trick and The Beatles have in common? A fair bit, says David Oke.
Melbourne Seminar (with Magnet Galleries and Manning Clark House): After Turnbull – Whither the ABC?
November 19, 2018 by 2 Comments
Magnet Galleries and Manning Clark House host this Melbourne seminar (Wed 21 Nov) where Fatima Measham, Gideon Haigh and Jeff Sparrow discuss all things ABC. Very timely. John Harms is the MC. All welcome.
Colossus: A story for our times
November 16, 2018 by 3 Comments
Jenny’s life force is resilient. She has a strength not seen. She is indefatiguable. Unbowed. Colossal. Andrew Starkie relates the story of Jenny and her son Craig, who suffers from mental illness.
Almanac Football – Most Improved and Most Dedicated for the Osaka Dingoes
The AFL’s keenest Japanese fan, Yoshi, tells us about his first year with the code – and how he came up trumps at the Osaka Dingoes’ end of season awards. Well done, Yoshi, and congratulations from all at The Almanac.