We’re lucky today at the Almanac to share the poetry of Ian Bland. Check out this rollicking tale of Manacunna.
“The town of Manacunna, in the far west of the state
Had, outside of football, little cause to celebrate…”
Almanac Footy Poetry: “Manacunna,” by Ian Bland
November 29, 2016 by 3 Comments
MCG Memories – The 1956 Olympics
November 25, 2016 by 1 Comment
This week is the 60th anniversary of the start of the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Ann Rusden tells about going along to watch, not knowing she would later be friends with one of the athletes in action.
Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Buddy
November 23, 2016 by 6 Comments
It is difficult to imagine Beethoven and Buddy in collaboration, unless you were Jan Courtin in a night of cultural whimsy.
Peter Argent’s book: “Snaps of the 2016 season”
November 23, 2016 by 3 Comments
Capturing images across the length and breadth of South Australian football at numerous levels, Peter Argent has produced an e-book of over 500 of his finest football images in 2016.
A Day on the Green: Nostalgia by the North Para
November 23, 2016 by 6 Comments
It was 1998 again, last weekend in Tanunda. What Mickey Randall’s sayin’ is true.
Almanac Music: Vale Sharon Jones: 1956-2016
November 20, 2016 by 3 Comments
Almanacker Stone Cold Steve Baker pays tribute to soul singer extraordinaire; Sharon Jones, who passed away from cancer Saturday Australian time. Stone Cold has no doubt that Jones and her voice deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as the greats like Bowie, Prince and Cohen who saluted the judge in 2016 and have headed off into the great beyond.
Almanac Travel: Dylan Thomas and the mammalian protuberances
November 15, 2016 by 5 Comments
Mickey Randall continues his observations of The World. This time he and ‘the wife’ are in Wales where, says Mickey, there’s one castle per resident. Lots of literary reminders and some interesting images.
Man and Beast: Snake Dog
November 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
In this extract from the recently released anthology Man and Beast, edited by Andrew Rule, Anson Cameron tells the boyhood tale of his brave dog.
Almanac Music: The close shave
November 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Newtown saved by Hipsters? Crankypete puts this illusory scenario into words.
Cricket and Politics
November 14, 2016 by 4 Comments
Middle Australia is perplexed about Warnie being touted as a potential Australian coach.
Almanac Music: Leonard Cohen is dead
November 11, 2016 by 14 Comments
Cask wine and conversation – with Spud Murphy and Susan Masotti, in a box Queenslander, Connan Street, Indooroopilly, circa1983. Leonard Cohen on repeat.
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Almanac Book Review: The Cricket is a lost cause, read a book instead.
November 11, 2016 by 4 Comments
Following Australia’s effort in the 1st Test, Anthony Collins suggests an alternative summer recreational activity, reading a Naval tome by Ian Toll.
Almanac Music: Aussie album review – Cold Chisel “East”
November 10, 2016 by 21 Comments
In the sixth of his occasional series reviewing seminal Australian albums, Smokie reflects on the enduring appeal of Cold Chisel’s “East”.
Caught Lillee Bowled Marsh
November 10, 2016 by 6 Comments
Rod Marsh bowling at the WACA with Dennis Lillee keeping? Damian Balassone faces up to this reverse combination in his latest short poetry piece.
Almanac Travel – Sausage FM: less talk, more pork!
November 9, 2016 by 8 Comments
British Sausage Week is over for another year. Mickey Randall with a rollicking tale of sausage in cider. Sort of.
Almanac People: Rick Neagle the leveller in my life
November 7, 2016 by 70 Comments
Rulebook writes a heartfelt tribute to Rick Neagle and his tireless work with d4d, Count Me In and the disability sector. And invites everyone to become aware, and involved.
Bjork og Snorri Porfinnson og Tales from Topographic Oceans
November 3, 2016 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall and family are in Iceland where sheer difference alerts visitors to the notion that culture ic culture and there are places in the world which remain distinctively their own. Oh, and he survives (imagined) par-boiling in a geyser. [So very Icelandic Mickey – JTH]
Reunion
November 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
Evocative, moving writing from Andrew Starkie on memory, on place and on gratitude.
One-eyed? Sure Am
October 31, 2016 by 8 Comments
Jan Courtin gives new meaning to “One-eyed” supporter.
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