A tale of a dog named after its breed features in the latest poem from Tommy Mallet, ‘No Blinds’. [Language warning: – Ed]
Almanac History: Noel Pearson’s eulogy for Gough Whitlam
December 2, 2024 by 1 Comment
Today is December 2. On this day in 1972, the Australian Labor Party won the Federal Election and E.G. Whitlam became Prime Minister. He died in 2014 at the age of 98. Noel Pearson spoke at the celebration of Gough’s life.
Almanac Poetry: Italicised Poem
December 2, 2024 by 4 Comments
In today’s poem, Kevin Densley looks humorously at italics.
Almanac Literary: The Furphy Anthology 2024 is in bookshops from today (Dec 1)
December 1, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Furphy Anthology 2024 is now in shops and is also available through The Furphy Literary Award website.
Almanac Lunches: Chiefly Unreliable Minutes from a Geelong Yacht Club Luncheon
November 29, 2024 by 18 Comments
The minutes from the Geelong Almanackers Lunch are now available for perusal thanks to secretary Mickey Randall.
Strange Dismissals
November 26, 2024 by 5 Comments
The cricket has inspired poet Damian Balassone to make a few quirky observations.
Almanac Literary: ‘The Furphy Anthology 2024’ Launch (books are now available)
November 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Writers, of stories in The Furphy Anthology 2024 celebrated with friends, family, Furphy Literary Award judges and organisers at the release of the book on Thursday night. It’s another excellent collection and, yet again, beautifully designed by Josh at Design by Committee. A few Almanac types were there. Books are available now.
Almanac Cricket: India and Australia – Diverging Paths
November 26, 2024 by 12 Comments
Peter Baulderstone suggests Australia’s cricketing demise and India’s dominance in the First Test says a lot about the energy and direction of both countries economically and politically. As ever sport can be seen as an indicator for what we value and where we are headed.
Almanac Stories: Anson Cameron wins The Great Australian Yarn Competition
November 26, 2024 by 6 Comments
Congratulations to Almanac friend Anson Cameron for winning ‘The Best Australian Yarn Competition’ last week.
Revisiting the Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch 2024: Interpreting the signs
November 25, 2024 by 2 Comments
When Adelaide Auslan interpreter, muso and lyricist, Glenn Butcher came to Rick Darling’s book celebration at the Adelaide Lutheran Football Club in early 2024, he mentioned he was hoping to get across to Melbourne for an Almanac Lunch, and if things worked out for his footy club, maybe the Grand Final Lunch. Well, his footy side did make that Grand Final and he made the trip. He wrote a little poem in anticipation of the following day.
Almanac Poetry: Ode to Cigarettes Past
November 25, 2024 by 25 Comments
Following on from his latest music themed post, we reshare Kevin Densley’s look back on the “golden age” of cigarettes. A one-two punch of pungency if you will.
Almanac Comedy: It’s Eric Idle…Nudge Nudge, Wink Wink
November 25, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ian Wilson and Lynda completed a marvellous trifecta when they attended Eric Idle’s solo performance at Hamer Hall.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Dear Robert’ – Tommy Mallet
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Tommy Mallet returns to the Footy Almanac with his inimitable verse, first up ‘Dear Robert’.
ASSH (SA) – December Meeting plus Book Bonanza
November 22, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Society for Sports History (SA) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, 4 December at West Adelaide Football Club’s Richmond Oval. Registration essential because of limited places! (Congratulations to Bernard Whimpress and the SA division of ASSH for yet another terrific year! – Eds.)
Almanac Music: ‘Have a Cigar’ – Songs Involving Smoking
November 22, 2024 by 88 Comments
In the latest instalment of his epic series on popular song themes, KD deals with songs involving smoking – cigarettes, cigars, pipes, whatever…
Almanac Literary: Drinks to celebrate The Furphy Anthology 2024 (Nov 21). All welcome.
November 21, 2024 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the launch of The Furphy Anthology 2024 on Nov 21 at the All Nations Hotel.
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