Glen! channels Rodney Boyd to come up with an Australian team comprised of those who have managed to combine both higher level cricket achievements and political involvements.
Almanac Pugilism: The Muse is musing on boxing and boxing tents
October 19, 2023 by 9 Comments
The Muse has just read a book about Jimmy Sharman’s boxing tents and is reminded of great days of boxing at the Wycheproof Show and in the Police Boys Clubs.
Almanac Rugby League – The Pacific Championships Week 2: Double headers will bring in the crowds
October 19, 2023 by 1 Comment
Week 2 of the rugby league Pacific Championships features double headers in Auckland and Port Moresby where big crowds can be expected. Ian Hauser offers his thoughts on the four matches.
‘The dash…for covers…’ by Simone Kerwin
October 19, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Simone Kerwin guests for KB Hill as she tells a tale of how country sport works. (We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – ‘she’s a chip off the old block alright!’ – Ed.)
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.
Almanac Cricket: ODI World Cup – India October 2023
October 17, 2023 by 2 Comments
The Australian Cricket Society’s Literary Scholar Kobe Jacobs reports on the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, and the fortunes of the Australian team.
Almanac Poetry: ‘The Gate’ – Tommy Mallet
October 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Tommy Mallet writing about what he knows best – working in the bush.
Almanac Art: ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’ – Arthur Streeton
October 16, 2023 by 5 Comments
Col Ritchie discusses his favourite painting first introduced to him by his primary school teacher in 1961, ‘The purple noon’s transparent might’ by Arthur Streeton.
Almanac Teams: Players who were drafted/traded to a new club but didn’t play a game
October 16, 2023 by 6 Comments
A follow up side by Rodney Boyd concerns players who had significant careers beforehand, but were drafted or traded in by clubs who never saw them wear the jumper for points.
Almanac Poetry: Painterly
October 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
In this poem, Kevin Densley writes about the beautiful colour that the sky sometimes turns after a thunderstorm.
Almanac Cricket: The Story of Igino De Bolfo – A Champion Bowler for Boneo Cricket Club 1933-37
October 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Roger Spaull examines the cricketing feats of Italian immigrant Iginio De Bolfo at the Boneo Cricket Club 1933-37.
Almanac Racing: Sal’s Preview – Caulfield Guineas Preview: Step into Steparty? Yes or No
October 13, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Big weekend of racing as Sal Ciardulli places his tips for the Caulfield Guineas meeting and The Everest in Randwick.
Almanac Footy: Fitzroy’s Jack Worrall – 19th century sporting superstar
October 13, 2023 by 4 Comments
Rod Gillett profiles the career of Jack Worrall, a superstar footballer and cricketer of the 19th Century,who later became a successful football coach and sporting journalist.
Almanac (Armed Forces) Life: Confronting the Real SAS
October 12, 2023 by 2 Comments
His wife’s fascination with reality TV’s ‘SAS Australia’ got Ian Wilson thinking about his first-hand experiences with the real thing back in his Army days.
Almanac Cricket: Australian Cricket Society – AGM and Luncheon
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The Australian Cricket Society invites you to their AGM and luncheon with special guests from Cricket Victoria.
Almanac Rugby League -The Pacific Championships
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
The inaugural Pacific Championships begins this weekend with matches in Port Moresby and Townsville. Read more about the tournament here.
‘A fine football life…’ by KB Hill
October 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Footy has a long and decorated history. KB Hill remembers ‘Poddy’, Arthur Hiskins, a Rutherglen and South Melbourne icon from a century ago.
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