Thanks to Jason Buffier for sending in this Jack Crawford cigarette card from the 1930s, just in time for Friday’s lunch.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #10 – #9
January 31, 2023 by 4 Comments
Two more classic comedies from Ian Wilson’s list of 27 favourites, this time numbers #10 – #9 featuring Steve Martin and the classic Aussie movie ‘Don’s Party’.
Almanac Cricket: Muschy – the left-handed adjudicator
January 30, 2023 by 4 Comments
In his enlightening article about the life and times of a cricket umpire, Matt Watson pays tribute to Queenslander Lawrie Musch, a dedicated and popular former member of the umpiring fraternity.
Almanac Cricket: Cricket in The Sultanate of Oman
January 30, 2023 by 1 Comment
Lee Harradine regales with a short snippet of bonding through cricket in Oman
Footy Almanac Odd Friday Lunch (Feb 3): Richard Naughton and Gentleman Jack
January 30, 2023 by Leave a Comment
It’s Australian Open time and the first Footy Almanac/Odd Friday Lunch of 2023 features tennis historian Richard Naughton as he introduces his recently released biography of Jack Crawford. [Feb 3 at the North Fitzroy Arms]
Almanac Poetry: Amherst Wisdom
January 30, 2023 by 2 Comments
Kevin Densley based this poem upon a line from a well-known Emily Dickinson poem; Dickinson (1830-1886) was born and lived most of her life in Amherst, Massachusetts.
Almanac Football: A great Football Rivalry – Fitzroy versus Essendon 1979-1986
January 28, 2023 by 9 Comments
Philip Mendes presents an historical account of the intense footy rivalry between the Essendon and Fitzroy Football Clubs during the years 1979 – 1986.
Almanac Life: Yarrawonga Rhythm
January 27, 2023 by 18 Comments
It’s summer, and for Dips O’Donnell that means Yarrawonga, days on the lake, water skiing, a good book, and a quiet beer as the sun slowly sets.
Almanac music: We’re back baby, we’re back (*while acknowledging that COVID is still rampant in the community)
January 27, 2023 by 2 Comments
Trucker Slim is back in his element attending live music once more after the Covid hiatus as he explains.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Sawdust House’ – David Whish-Wilson
January 27, 2023 by 1 Comment
Braham Dabscheck reviews David Whish-Wilson’s recent release, ‘The Sawdust House’ a work of historical fiction which examines the life and times of Yankee Sullivan a champion bare-knuckle fighter, while using the novelist’s tools to make big picture statements on the human condition. [Outstanding review of what must be a top-rate work of historical fiction – JTH]
Almanac Music: Six Heartland Songs
January 27, 2023 by 19 Comments
In this Friday’s piece, KD puts forward six of what he calls ‘heartland’ songs, in other words, six songs that ‘get him where he lives’. He encourages Almanac readers to respond with some of their own.
Almanac Exercise: Patawalonga parkrun
January 26, 2023 by 6 Comments
Mickey has been out pounding the pavement in the Patawalonga parkrun. He enjoyed it so much he’ll be back on Saturday.
‘The legend from Pelluebla South…’ by KB Hill
January 26, 2023 by Leave a Comment
KB Hill has a unique way of catching up with the legends of local sport up Wangaratta way. This time he catches up with nonagenarian Bruce Wright.
Almanac Life: When Robo-author comes knocking
January 24, 2023 by 9 Comments
As the editor of the Almanac website, John Harms receives many emails from content providers. In the light of the recent Nick Cave discussion, he explains what he’s been receiving in recent times.
Almanac Comedy: Favourite Comedies #11
January 24, 2023 by 6 Comments
Comedy favourite number #11 in Ian Wilson’s series is the cartoon creation ‘Looney Tunes’ featuring so many fantastic characters such as Bugs Bunny, The Roadrunner, Daffy Duck to name a few.
Almanac Music: Andrew Fithall’s ‘My Gigs of 2022’
January 23, 2023 by 2 Comments
It was (mostly) back in the live music saddle for Andrew Fithall’s 2022; he shares his year in performances attended all over the land.
Small steps, big steps: the story of O Tecnico and his boys
January 23, 2023 by 9 Comments
This is the story of a team of young players and their coach. By John Harms. [First published in 2018]
Almanac Poetry: Journey into the Underworld
January 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Jean-Paul Sartre famously wrote that “Hell is other people.” In this wry poem, Kevin Densley observes that it can be as simple as one mate’s dunny!
Balcony Banter: On being the Captain
January 23, 2023 by Leave a Comment
How do you compare the respective responsibilities of the captains of the South African Test team and the Williamstown Colts Fifths? Hugh Jones contemplated this question in a recent contribution to the MCC Members Blog ‘Balcony Banter’.
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