Many a treasure can be discovered on a billiard room’s library shelves in a historic property as Peter Baulderstone recently found on a trip to the Clare Valley in SA. This chance encounter changed Peter’s opinion of who is Australia’s greatest golfer.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Australia’s Game: The History of Australian Football’ by Matthew Nicholson, Bob Stewart, Greg de Moore and Rob Hess
November 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
Braham Dabscheck presents a forthright review of the recently released ‘Australia’s Game: the complete history of The Australian game of football’.
Almanac Cricket: The First Test squad
November 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian squad for the First Test has been named along with an extended Australia ‘A’ selection.
Almanac Music: Neil Young revisited
November 18, 2021 by 5 Comments
After a dash of Neil Young from Col Ritchie earlier in the week, Ian Hauser responds with his memories.
‘Accolade to a country golfing icon…’ by KB Hill
November 18, 2021 by 1 Comment
KB Hill meets the ‘dignified and gracious’ Betty Mulcahy, arguably the best female golfer Wangaratta ever produced.
Almanac (Travel) Book Review: ‘The One That Got Away’ by Ken Haley
November 17, 2021 by 2 Comments
Ken Haley journeyed through the Caribbean as Covid-19 was taking hold across the world, and documented his travels in “The One That Got Away”. Smokie reviews the book here.
Hollywood Hair Cycle
November 17, 2021 by 1 Comment
This poem from Damian Balassone reflects on hair loss and the cycle of life.
Almanac Rugby League: Wearing the Tiger stripes again after 22 years
November 16, 2021 by 5 Comments
When he recently purchased a retro jumper, Craig Dodson found his childhood love of the Balmain Tigers come flooding back.
Almanac Book Launches: ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’ – Zoom Launch
November 16, 2021 by 2 Comments
You are invited to join the Zoom launch of Ken Haley’s new book, ‘The One That Got Away: Travelling in the Time of Covid’. Ken will be in conversation with renowned journalists Michelle Grattan and Margaret Simons. [Details to register for the event are provided. -Ed]
Almanac Music: ‘Rulebook’s Everywhere’
November 16, 2021 by 7 Comments
Footy Almanac stalwart and favourite Malcolm ‘Rulebook’ Ashwood is our everywhere man and his exploits are now in song.
Almanac Music: Mikey – A Pocket of Gold
November 16, 2021 by 1 Comment
Matt Zurbo continues his musical adventures with a story about Mikey, one of Australia’s most respected Indi music producers.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Everything Slowing’ – Tommy Mallet
November 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The slowness of time in the bush Tommy Mallet reflects upon in his poem, ‘Everything Slowing’.
Almanac Football: This jumper puts the ‘red’ in the Roys!
November 15, 2021 by 4 Comments
It’s an old fashioned footy mystery! Ed Carmine wants to find out more about a curious piece of footy ‘art’ that has the Twitter world mostly stumped.
Almanac Poetry: Murray Cod
November 15, 2021 by 2 Comments
In this week’s poem, Kevin Densley looks at Australia’s most iconic indigenous fish, and one of the largest freshwater varieties in the world – the Murray Cod.
Almanac Cricket: Only in Pakistan – Lawyers, Guns and Laptops
November 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
The Australian cricket team is about to resume touring Pakistan, which can be an interesting experience according to Ron Reed, who was on the spot the last time that happened.
Almanac Opinion: Old Dog on Liam Jones
Old Dog has thought about the Liam Jones situation and while he thinks the former Carlton player is selfish and idiotic, he also asks why?