Daryl Schramm makes his long-awaited Almanac debut with the story of his visit to Perth to experience the First Test of the Ashes series. [Worth the wait DJS – Ed]
Almanac Cricket: A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014, Part 3: 1958/59 – 1962/63
November 26, 2025 by 2 Comments
More cricket history from David Turpin with Part 3 of ‘A History of Cricket in Woomera 1948 – 2014’ featuring the seasons 1958/59 – 1962/63.
The Ashes – First Test: Rulebook comes off the long run
November 26, 2025 by 17 Comments
Rulebook cannot resist summarising the proceedings of the crazy Perth Test.
Almanac Music: Dylan Cover Songs – International Style #8: Gospel Artists Do Dylan
November 25, 2025 by 9 Comments
More exceptional research by Karl Dubravs uncovering covers of Dylan’s Christian related music as recorded by Gospel singers, some who are well known, and others not as well known.
Almanac Reviews – The British Film Festival, Week 3: Continued excellence at the BFF25
November 25, 2025 by 2 Comments
The Wilsons are making the most of BFF25, even if it squeezes the budget somewhat. The quality of the films make it worthwhile.
Almanac Lunches: The Geelong Almanackers and friends invite you to lunch
November 25, 2025 by 8 Comments
The Geelong Almanackers and friends are having an informal gathering and lunch on Friday 28 November and we invite you to join us.
The Ashes – First Test: More cricket snicks with Citrus Bob
November 24, 2025 by 3 Comments
With the early end to the First Ashes Test in Perth, Citrus Bob Utber presents some thoughts surrounding the test with more of his ‘cricket snicks’ as we head towards the Second Test in Brisbane.
The Ashes – First Test: Day 3 – The day that wasn’t!
November 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
Heather Lee was due to present a report from play on Day 3 of the First Ashes Test match but Travis Head put paid to that! Instead, Heather reflects on the result and her younger cricket days amongst other things.
The Steam Room
November 24, 2025 by 9 Comments
For Smokie, the steam room is a place of contemplation. For $20 per month [A veritable bargain, mate – Ed.]
Almanac Poetry: Old Regret
November 24, 2025 by Leave a Comment
‘There was movement at the station…’ This previously unpublished poem from KD takes as its point of departure the name of the stallion mentioned in Banjo Paterson’s famous poem ‘The Man from Snowy River’.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: Travball Compounds England’s Completion Problems
November 23, 2025 by 6 Comments
If you refuse to complete a deal, don’t be surprised if your opponent completes it for you. John Butler looks at how Australia claimed victory in two frantic days of Test cricket.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 2: England needs a Plan B
November 23, 2025 by 9 Comments
Sports commentator and lecturer Dan Lonergan joins our cricket writing group to cover Day 2 of the first Ashes Test in Perth. Dan thinks that the Englishmen need to rethink their Bazball or bust approach. (Welcome aboard, Dan – Ed.)
The Ashes – First Test: Cricket Snicks with Citrus Bob
November 22, 2025 by 2 Comments
Citrus Bob Utber shares a few thoughts that came to mind while watching the First Ashes Test in Perth.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: England On Top After ADHD Bat Fest
November 22, 2025 by 5 Comments
John Butler appraises a day of Test cricket that was more ADHD than traditional, a day when Australia’s weakness against good fast bowling was exposed for all to see.
The Ashes – First Test, Day 1: “England, my England,” said Captain Stokes
November 21, 2025 by 7 Comments
What a day of cricket reports Citrus Bob Utber from Day 1 of the First Ashes Test. For the purist it was a disaster, for the rest wonderful. The batting of both sides left a lot to be desired, but full tributes to Stokes (CB loves him) and Starc for his brilliant bowling.
Almanac Music: ‘Calling Occupants’ – Songs Involving Planets
November 21, 2025 by 91 Comments
The latest installment in KD’s popular music odyssey concerns songs involving planets. As is always the case, readers’ song choices and comments are warmly welcomed.
Almanac Cricket: Exhibition – Sunraysia’s Pioneering Cricket Association
November 21, 2025 by 4 Comments
With the Ashes series commencing today, avid cricket lover, writer, historian and artist Heather Lee also reminds us this time ninety years ago a pioneering cricket competition was about to commence – the Red Cliffs & District Ladies Cricket Association. Heather’s exhibition celebrating the history of the association is currently showing in Red Cliffs. [Heather will present match reports during the Ashes series. Welcome Heather. – Ed]
Almanac Cricket – Ashes Tests in Perth: the record to date
November 20, 2025 by 1 Comment
The Ashes begin tomorrow in Perth. What sort of record does Australia have in Ashes Tests in the West since the first game there in 1970/71 series?
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