In this week’s poem from Kevin Densley, it’s ‘back to bushranging’ – he profiles Tommy Clarke, of the notorious mid-nineteenth century Clarkes from the Braidwood area of New South Wales.
Almanac Poetry: Photograph of Bushranger and (Alleged) Multiple Murderer Tommy Clarke, of the Notorious Braidwood Clarkes, Aboard the Stolen Racehorse Boomerang, circa 1865
January 10, 2022 by 4 Comments
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 5: An exciting draw as England survive
January 9, 2022 by 3 Comments
England displayed great fighting spirit on the last day to hold out for a draw in the Fourth Test match in Sydney. Australia always looked to be in the winning position but fighting innings from Crawley, Stokes and Bairstow denied them the win. Citrus Bob Utber reports on the final day’s play.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 4: Khawaja’s majestic second century
January 8, 2022 by 4 Comments
Another good day of Test cricket with Australia firmly in the box seat. Khawaja – magnificent, and Green – what we have been waiting for. Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 4 of play at the Pink Test.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 3: England fightback hard
January 7, 2022 by 4 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber reports on Day 3 of The Pink Test where it was a glorious day’s play for the cricket fan. First Australia throttling England to have them 4/36, and then a great fight back from century maker Jonnie Bairstow ably assisted by an injured Ben Stokes and a swashbuckling Mark Wood.
Almanac Footy: The calm before the storm – Fitzroy’s break even 1993
January 7, 2022 by 5 Comments
Philip Mendes reviews Fitzroy’s 1993 VFL season. A mid season slump saw the Lions finish the season in 11th position, a disappointing result after their promising start and end to the season.
Almanac Footy Tipping: Join our AFLW comp (Urgent – starts Jan 7)
January 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Join our AFLW tipping comp now. It starts today (Friday Jan 7)!
Almanac Books: ‘Vanishing Footprints’ – Paul Circosta
January 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Paul Circosta’s new book, ‘Vanishing Footprints’, about two pioneers in ultra-marathon running in Australia, Mike McNamara and Herb Hedemann is now available for purchase.
Almanac Music: My Favourite Rock Drummers – Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick
January 7, 2022 by 4 Comments
In this instalment of his ongoing series about favourite drummers, KD profiles the inimitable Bun E. Carlos, best known for his work with Cheap Trick.
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 2: Khawaja leads the way
January 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
A magnificent century for Lazarus Khawaja saw Australia make 8/416 with England withstanding late overs from Australia. Khawaja’s 9th Test century sheet anchored the Australian innings with most of the batters scoring runs reports Citrus Bob Utber on Day 2 of the Pink Test in Sydney.
AFLW Season 2022 Preview
January 6, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Friend of the Almanac, Kate O’Halloran, academic and now regular with the ABC, has put this season preview together. [Includes link to her piece on the ABC site].
The Ashes 2021/22 – Fourth Test, Sydney Day 1: Even battle in the rain
January 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Citrus Bob Utber reports from Day 1 of The Pink Test at the SCG where rain played a big part in the day’s play. At the end of the on and off day both teams could say they have had a fair day on the park.
Vale Bill McVeigh
January 5, 2022 by 2 Comments
Bill McVeigh died on Boxing Day after a short illness. He was a great friend and supporter of the Almanac.
Almanac Music: Matt’s Musical Musings – Kate Ceberano
January 4, 2022 by 2 Comments
Matt Zurbo fondly remembers Kate Ceberano and their brief time together.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Saw Repairs’ and ‘Jesus Shadow’ – Tommy Mallet
January 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Two poems from Tommy Mallet; a response to the young, and the second, a reflection of a hard day’s work in the bush.
Almanac Music: Luke Reynolds’s Top Albums of 2021
January 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Hot on the heels of Smokie comes Luke Reynolds with his best albums of the year just gone – do yourself a favour!
Almanac Cricket: Marnus and the Nightwatchman
January 3, 2022 by 6 Comments
Some Marnus musings from Peter Crossing; he draws on science fiction and ‘mystic’ movements to help explain this talented cricketer.
Almanac Poetry: Pisanello’s ‘The Virgin and Child with the Saints George and Anthony Abbot’
January 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
According to Kevin Densley: ‘In this poem, I put my own spin upon a fifteenth century painting by Italian artist Pisanello, an unusual work featuring an Egyptian hermit, a saint with a legendary association with a dragon, and the Virgin and Child.’
Almanac Cricket History: Revisiting Tony Wright’s piece on Johnny Mullagh (from The Age) and other resources
January 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
John Harms suggests some articles and books which deal with the Indigenous team which toured England in 1868.
Almanac Football History – Regaining respect: Fitzroy’s highly competitive 1992 season
January 2, 2022 by 3 Comments
Philip Mendes continues his wonderful and informative historical series and reviews AFL season 1992 of the Fitzroy Football Club.
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