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.
My Nonna
October 24, 2017 by 3 Comments
Damian Balassone’s Nonna has a clear view of the footy codes.
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 14 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.
Almanac Music: Maubere Timor Music of the Resistance
October 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Maubere Timor is an ensemble of old school Timor-Leste veterans who spread their love of power in speech through a 12 track album that touches on haunting topics of occupation and songs of their past that will solidify their heroic history and the memory of the resistance movement for future generations.
In collaboration with the Prime Minister’s Office for Veterans Affairs Maubere Timor was brought to life in David Bridie’s studio in Melbourne and mixed by Andy Robinson. The sound is passionate and acoustic, with soaring harmonies, laments and songs of inspiration. The idea is not that different from the Buena Vista Socials Club where the veterans have reinvigorated songs of their countries past. But this time it is from the hills behind enemy lines.
Almanac Family News: Cielo Zurbo
October 18, 2017 by 14 Comments
Old Dog Matt Zurbo and Elena have news. [Sensational. Congrats from all of us here at the Almanac – JTH]
Dusty officially now a bona fide champion
October 18, 2017 by 5 Comments
Jen Muirden was honoured to attend the Richmond Football Club’s special Brownlow Medal Count and she pays tribute to their winner, Dustin Martin.
Entertainment All Stars Footy Team
October 17, 2017 by 5 Comments
An all entertainment team made up of actors and musicians.
Battle of the Football Codes
October 17, 2017 by 3 Comments
Poems for three of the footy codes from Damian Balassone.
Jack takes down his old man
October 16, 2017 by 3 Comments
There is a point where every father relinquishes alpha male sporting status to his son. Craig did not expect this to occur when his first born was only five years old!
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