Col Ritchie reflects back to his primary school days in the late 50s and early 60s and the game of marbles.
Almanac Photo Essay: The Course of a Day, Gherang, Victoria
October 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In this Friday’s post, KD presents a photo essay, consisting of a series of skyscapes taken by him from his Gherang verandah.
Almanac Footy: The Unconformity Cup – Nowhere Footy
October 15, 2021 by 18 Comments
Old Dog goes to Queenstown where he plays a fun (but proper) footy match on the famous gravel oval during the Unconformity Festival. [This is an Old Dog special which was first published in 2016 – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League: Vale Norm ‘Sticks’ Provan
October 14, 2021 by 1 Comment
Norm Provan, the 12th Immortal of rugby league, has passed away aged 88. The Footy Almanac pays tribute to an icon whose image is preserved in the NRL’s premiership trophy.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Chance’ by Andrew Rule
October 14, 2021 by 12 Comments
Roger Lowrey has loved The Punt since he was a youngster so it’s no surprise he was drawn to Andrew Rule’s latest book, ‘Chance’. Roger, a seasoned Almanacker,offers his review of this book about the shenanigans of some colourful Australian racing identities. And about what people are willing to do to engineer a sting. [Fine review of a great book – JTH]
Almanac Rugby League: Redcliffe-based Dolphins to join the NRL (and the QCup Grand Final)
October 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Redcliffe-based Dolphins consortium has won the licence to become the NRL’s 17th team in 2023. Ian Hauser suggests that ‘now the fun begins’! He also comments on last weekend’s exciting QCup Grand Final between the Norths Devils and the Wynnum-Manly Seagulls.
Almanac Cricket: Fixture schedule for the Australian 2021/22 summer
October 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
With the cricket season upon us and the First Test less than 60 days away (Covid permitting), The Footy Almanac provides the current schedule for the 2021/22 Australian summer.
The Tsundoku Files: Brave?
October 13, 2021 by 22 Comments
Who would open a book shop in this climate? Well, John Butler has; he explains the what/why/hows of the process.
Almanac Cricket: Ashes Already Alight
October 13, 2021 by 3 Comments
Once, and even still, in jeopardy, the Ashes now look inevitable, with England this week announcing their squad to contest Australia in November. Citrus Bob previews what Australia and England’s outfits may look like in Brisbane – or wherever the First Test is played.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Wiregrass Cuts’ – Tommy Mallet
October 12, 2021 by 1 Comment
A wiregrass cut is one of the hazards working in the bush Tommy Mallet’s poem suggests.
FEARLESS 2021 – Grand Final: The Big Dance goes national for the second year running
October 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A final Fearless wrap up of the AFL Grand Final for 2021 between the two best sides of the season.
Almanac Teams: Catch 22 (1980- )
October 11, 2021 by 2 Comments
Rodney Boyd’s obscure Number 22s include names from the Netherlands, USA, PNG and one figure so imposing he might as well have had his own country!
Almanac Poetry: Vienna Dream
October 11, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Although they lived in the same city – Vienna – in the same era, there is a school of thought that Schubert and Beethoven never actually met. Along these lines, this week’s poem from Kevin Densley speculates upon what a near-miss would have looked like.
Almanac Life Lessons: I must not argue with the umpire
October 11, 2021 by 6 Comments
E.regnans recalls being unfairly dismissed from a game of primary school “Cutter’s Out”. Oh, the injustice!
Almanac Poetry: No Straight Lines – Robyn Black
October 10, 2021 by 2 Comments
Robyn Black is a well known Goulburn Valley poet and her latest release is ‘No Straight Lines’ published by Ginninderra Press.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Bunyip’ – Robyn Black.
October 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
‘Bunyip’ by Robyn Black is from her latest book of poetry, ‘No Straight Lines’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’ – Roland Perry
October 8, 2021 by 5 Comments
Joe Root will be a welcome arrival for the Ashes while a ruthless predecessor is again under scrutiny nearly 100 years after his successful but ill-starred campaign, writes Ron Reed in his review of Roland Perry’s new book, ‘Bradman vs Bodyline’.
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