David Bridie has sent us a terrific snap of a game of footy in Rabaul. Now the detective work begins. Can you help?
Almanac Footy History: New Ireland v Vunakanau Tigers, Rabaul, 1972.
November 24, 2021 by 2 Comments
Almanac Poetry: ‘People’ – Tommy Mallet
November 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The crim, the writer, the barred lawyer, the thugs, and the one sure to be a mass murderer, are among the many characters introduced in ‘People’, an epic poem by Tommy Mallet. [Language warning – Ed]
Almanac Teams: Second time, 25 (1980- )
November 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
In the last of his series in 2021, Rodney Boyd casts his selection net over the more interesting names to have run out wearing Number 25 since 1980.
Almanac Poetry: Death of a Bantam
November 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Today, Kevin Densley’s poem is on love, death and a nobly-lived life.
AFL Draft: What’s in the WAFL?
November 22, 2021 by 1 Comment
Our WAFL correspondent Les Everett offers his thoughts on possible WAFL candidates for the AFL Draft.
Almanac Rugby: Autumn Nations Series Wrap
November 22, 2021 by 3 Comments
The international rugby season has come to an end with overnight matches in the northern hemisphere. Our rugby aficionado, Brian the Ruminator, summarises the Autumn Nations Series.
Almanac Cricket: At last, T20 gets the big tick.
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
Cricket’s short game has taken its time to fully resonate with Australian sports fans – but that’s old news now, writes Ron Reed.
Almanac Beer: Review – Nort
November 19, 2021 by 7 Comments
Mickey Randall gets the taste buds working and reviews a beer ‘abandoned’ by a so-called mate.
Almanac Soccer: Five Things I am looking forward to in the A-League season
November 19, 2021 by 1 Comment
The 2021/22 A-League and W-League seasons are upon us! Vaughan Menlove is looking forward to the action and, hopefully, the re-emergence of Melbourne Victory as a force.
Almanac Music: Best Cover of An Elvis Hit
November 19, 2021 by 6 Comments
In this Friday’s column, KD writes about his nomination for the best cover version of an Elvis Presley hit: ‘Always On My Mind’ by the Pet Shop Boys. Further research told him he was certainly not alone in this opinion.
Almanac Golf: Australia’s Greatest Golfer – Walter J Travis?
November 18, 2021 by 3 Comments
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.
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