Ian Wilson has created a selection of his favourite ‘bit parts’ played in comedies that have appealed to him.
Almanac Gardens and Art: Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden
December 19, 2023 by 4 Comments
Most of Col and Meryl’s visits during their Sydney trip had an artistic aspect to them and the visit to Wendy Whiteley’s Secret Garden was no exception.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: The Boxing Day Test won’t be the same
December 18, 2023 by 7 Comments
The Boxing Day Test won’t be the same this year writes Dan Hoban.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 10)
December 18, 2023 by 1 Comment
Gumshoe Swifty Taylor’s search for the missing shield takes him to the home of Swami, purveyor of rhyming slang
Almanac Life: A great day for Pie-girl, Swish and all of the Schwerdts
December 17, 2023 by 9 Comments
We congratulate Pie-girl on her recent graduation. She now has a Masters of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing and she will be a star recruit for publishers and other outlets.
Almanac Country Footy: A nun, a book and some footy memories
December 17, 2023 by 5 Comments
John Harms and Sister Judith Geddes crossed paths in a very Almanac sort of way recently, as he explains here. Then, after reading The Footy Jumper Book, Sister Judith has penned a few words about her own footy experiences.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 3: No room for the Doctor
December 16, 2023 by 1 Comment
According to Citrus Bob Utber not the greatest day’s play with no outstanding performances but nevertheless it is the greatest game – Test match cricket as he reports from Day 3 in Perth.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 2: With concrete
December 15, 2023 by 11 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber catches up with fellow Almanacker Peter Baulderstone on Day 2 of the 1st Test in Perth where Pakistan have made a fighting start to their innings.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 9)
December 15, 2023 by 4 Comments
In his continuing search for the missing shield, Swifty Taylor pays a visit to the big house.
Almanac Art: The Brett Whiteley Studio
December 15, 2023 by 6 Comments
Col and Meryl had a fascinating and enlightening visit to The Brett Whiteley Studio in Surry Hills during their recent visit to Sydney.
Australia v Pakistan 2023-24: First Test – Day 1: Warner answers critics in Perth
December 14, 2023 by 1 Comment
David Warner answers his critics with an emphatic 164 runs on Day 1 of the 1st Test against Pakistan reports Citrus Bob Utber from Perth.
Almanac Music: Ripper 76 to Patsy Biscoe to The Fonz
December 14, 2023 by 14 Comments
Mickey Randall buys his new turntable a house warming gift, and what better gift for a turntable than a Bob Dylan album as Mickey explains.
Almanac Fiction: The Search for the Shield (Episode 8)
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Swifty Taylor’s search for the shield is interrupted by a call from his mother
Almanac Art: Vasily Kandinsky – ‘Around the Circle’: Art Gallery of New South Wales
December 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
On his recent trip to Sydney Col Ritchie was fortunate to view the superb ‘Vasily Kandinsky: Around the Circle’ exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Mouse’ – Tommy Mallet
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Contemplating, after a night out, stopped by the road, a mouse crosses Tommy Mallet’s thoughts.
Almanac Music: RCA Studio B Nashville – ‘Home of a Thousand Hits’
December 12, 2023 by 6 Comments
Elvis Presley fan Stan Kluzek recently participated in ‘The Elvis Presley Tour of America’. One of the highlights for Stan was the visit to RCA Studio B in Nashville where Elvis recorded many of his hits.
Almanac Literature: The release and launch of The Furphy Anthology 2023.
December 11, 2023 by 3 Comments
The Furphy Anthology 2023 was launched at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond. It was a cracking night, with a good number of the short-listed writers and their friends and family enjoying the celebration along with a few of the Footy Almanac crew.
Grand Final 2023 – Collingwood, I was made for loving you: my 2023 Floreat Pica premiership story
December 11, 2023 by 8 Comments
Floreat Pica Society’s Ramon Dobb shares his mighty account of a passionate weekend – as his Magpies take flight in AFL Grand Final 2023.
Almanac Music: Anti-War Songs to Disrupt the Madness
December 10, 2023 by 12 Comments
Ian Wilson has created a playlist of anti-war songs in response to the continuous news coverage of conflicts televised at his local recreation centre.
Almanac Book Review: Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Quest for Gold at the 1936 Olympics.
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
With the opening of ‘The Boys in The Boat’ directed by George Clooney in January 2024, Braham Dabscheck reviews the 2014 book by Daniel James Brown the film is based upon.
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