Having recently moved to Ballarat Ian Wilson and his partner Lynda created collages of favourite album covers to decorate walls in their home as Ian explains.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: George Launder
November 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The next in the series of sporting characters buried in the Pine Ridge Cemetery at Coburg is George Launder.
Almanac Poetry: ‘On This Windless Night’ – Tommy Mallet
October 31, 2023 by 1 Comment
The feeling of stillness manifests in Tommy Mallet’s latest poem, “On This Windless Night’.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Devil in the Southpaw’ – James Walton
October 31, 2023 by 2 Comments
An ambidextrous player taking advantage of their particular skills in cricket is ungentlemanly conduct and a reason for dismissal as suggested by James Walton’s poem, ‘Devil in the Southpaw’.
Almanac Poetry: Manly Ferry in Thunderstorm
October 30, 2023 by 6 Comments
This week’s poem from Kevin Densley is drawn from a frightening experience he had when last in Sydney, in 1997.
Almanac Book Reviews: ‘Green and Golden Boots: Australia’s Overseas Golden Boot Winners’ – Jason Goldsmith
October 28, 2023 by 3 Comments
Roy Hay reviews the new soccer book by Jason Goldsmith, ‘Green and Golden Boots: Australia’s Overseas Golden Boot Winners’, a book that reflects upon Australian soccer players who were leading goal scorers for their overseas league.
Almanac Community Responsibility: Victorian Veterans’ Needs Project
October 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Footy Almanac is pleased to support the Victorian Veterans’ Needs project on behalf of Dr Richard Evans.
Almanac Local History – Pine Ridge Cemetery Coburg: Albert ‘Nuts’ Renny
October 25, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Allan Barden recently visited the Pine Ridge Cemetery in Coburg where numerous sporting identities are buried. He will profile one each week for the next couple of months. The first is Albert ‘Nuts’ Renny.
Almanac Books: ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ – Gideon Haigh
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Scribe Publications invites the Footy Almanac community to the launch of Gideon Haigh’s new cricket book, ‘Ashes 2023: A Cricket Classic’ on Thursday 2 November at The Yarra, Como Park.
Almanac Books: ‘The Girl in Cabin 350’ by Gideon Haigh
October 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Ever wondered how someone could simply vanish? Be there one minute and gone the next….. Gideon Haigh wondered, and uncovered a most amazing story resulting in his new book, ‘The Girl in Cabin 350’ which is now available for purchase.
Almanac Life: Melbourne’s resurgence
October 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
Ian Wilson compares the wellbeing of Melbourne’s social night life with the earlier days of the covid pandemic and can’t help but feel buoyed, while two of the biggest names in the last 70 years of music feature too.
Almanac Book Review: The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present by Paul McCartney
October 23, 2023 by 4 Comments
With Paul McCartney touring locally (for possibly the last time) Kevin Densley’s review of the music man’s monumental, two-volume boxed set, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present is being reprised. Get Back to the words behind the songs before Macca and friends become a Band on the Run home.
Almanac Music: You Go To My Head – Songs Involving the Mind
October 20, 2023 by 44 Comments
This week’s music piece from KD concerns songs involving the mind as a central aspect. As usual, readers’ choices and comments are warmly encouraged.
Almanac Local History: Sporting history in abundance at Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery
October 17, 2023 by 6 Comments
A while ago, Allan Barden discovered that his great-grandmother was buried in 1918 in the Coburg cemetery. In finding out a little more he met the Friends of Coburg Cemetery a small group of volunteers who look after the cemetery and also have done some research into those buried there. This piece by Allan reflects on the cultural and historical significance of cemeteries generally, and discusses what they mean to us, and tell us. He then considers the lives of a number of Australian sportsmen buried in the Coburg Cemetery. [Wonderful piece – Ed]
Almanac (Community) Footy – National Inclusion Carnival 2023: Tassie win Inclusion Championship in a cliff-hanger
October 17, 2023 by 4 Comments
Vin Maskell reports on the very successful National Inclusion Carnival played in Ipswich last week. And the winner was a real surprise!
Bronzed Aussies
October 17, 2023 by 1 Comment
Damian Balassone presents his thoughts in a couplet about a recent event.
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