A beautifully-written memoir from Mickey Randall describes one of many early-morning runs with his mate Bob along the stunning South Esplanade of Glenelg.
Almanac Documentary: Paris or the Bush – The Story of the Cods
September 21, 2016 by 13 Comments
Peter Crossing reviews Paris or the Bush – The Story of the Cods, a documentary on an extraordinary rowing crew from Murray Bridge. [Read this! I am so looking forward to seeing this doco. JTH]
Tom Wills Grave Restoration: A New Beginning
September 19, 2016 by 20 Comments
Tom Wills Grave has finally been restored. Phil Dimitriadis thanks the key people involved in this grand project and those that helped with financial support in a touching tribute. [The work of Phil in this project is not to be neglected, cheers to you Phil – Ed]
Almanac Book Review – Quentin: Not All Superheroes Wear Capes by Quentin Kenihan
September 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Chris Michaels brings us this review of Quentin Kenihan’s story. It “is a timely reminder about courage and determination; that’s three-o’clock-in-the-morning type of courage that few of us possess.”
Manning Clark House panel discussion: Advance Australia Where? (This Thursday in Canberra)
September 13, 2016 by 1 Comment
What will or should Australia look like in 3, 10, 50 years? Get along to Manning Clark House for this panel discussion on Thursday.
Almanac People: Rubbing shoulders with Ange in Greece
September 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
Colin Abbott in his Greek journeys bumped into a well known Carlton football identity.
Almanac Art: The Broons and Oor Wullie turn 80
September 9, 2016 by 2 Comments
On the 80th anniversary of the initial publication of the artist’s best known characters, Neil Drysdale shines a light on Dundonian cartoonist Dudley Watkins
Almanac Soccer: At Home with Jack and Jimmy
September 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
John Green visited Nottingham’s Meadow Lane last weekend for the fourth tier match between Notts County and Grimsby Town. He discovered County’s rich history and learnt about two ‘Legends of the Lane’.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The case for Boomer
September 7, 2016 by 9 Comments
Tony Wilson pushes the case for Boomer to be featured on the cover of the 2016 Almanac.
Almanac Authors featured on Sunday’s ABC Grandstand
September 5, 2016 by 8 Comments
Listen to a replay of Matt Zurbo and Jan Courtin on ABC Grandstand.
Almanac Book Cover 2016: The case for Pav
September 5, 2016 by 11 Comments
Les Everett presents an alternative for Almanac Book Cover 2016, Fremantle’s Matthew Pavlich.
Almanac Economics: To what extent will South Australians go to mention Barrie Robran?
September 4, 2016 by 12 Comments
Here is a piece from the Herald Sun which tells us a little about the new hierarchy at the Reserve Bank of Australia, but a hell of a lot more about the importance of Barrie Robran to South Australians,especially Plug Harcourt (and the likes of Fran Kelly).
Worth a read just for the reference.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words Part 2
September 2, 2016 by 1 Comment
Part 2: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Player’s Own Words by Matt Zurbo. In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Hawthorn to Western Bulldogs.
Almanac Art: Citrus Bob Utber’s The Art of Footy Exhibition in Mildura
September 2, 2016 by 6 Comments
Find out about The Art of Football exhibition currently showing at The Art Vault in Mildura. Bob Utber has done a fantastic job bringing together a variety of brilliant artists, including a squad of Almanac cover artists.
Almanac Music: Bowie’s best & less known gems
September 2, 2016 by 5 Comments
The forgotten genius of David Bowie’s early work is not lost on Jeff Dowsing, presenting his favourite ‘off the beaten track’ Bowie tracks.
Almanac Book Review – Prince: Purple Reign
September 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Chris Michaels is impressed by Mick Wall’s biography, “Prince: Purple Reign”.
Almanac History: A Tom Wills doco, two articles and some news on the gravesite restoration.
September 1, 2016 by 1 Comment
See the Tom Wills doco now – it’s 45 minutes well worth spending. Read a couple of articles about the doco. And see where the gravesite restoration is up to.
Almanac Art: Premiership Dreams
September 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
As a teaser for those teams in the business end of the season, Stainless introduces nephew and artist Ben Kirkby with a range of potential premiership posters.
Almanac Books: Jan Courtin’s Love affair with the Swans
September 1, 2016 by 11 Comments
There was a great deal of love in Sydney today with the launch of Jan Courtin’s book at the SCG. Published in full is Jan’s speech, words that all footy supporters can relate to.
Almanac Books: Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words – Part 1
September 1, 2016 by 10 Comments
Matt Zurbo has a new book published called Champions All – A History of AFL/VFL Football in the Players’ Own Words . In this extract players talk about the clubs in the 2010s from Adelaide to GWS.
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