Roger Lowrey took advantage of free train travel for Victorian Seniors last week and journeyed to the listed World Heritage site of the Mungo National Park.
FEARLESS 2021 Round 1: RIP the bump – The bump is dead
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FEARLESS is back for 2021, albeit belatedly, and presents his review of the Round 1 AFL matches.
Almanac Poetry: Uncle Bert and the 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne Cycling Race
March 30, 2021 by 6 Comments
This week, Kevin Densley’s poem is about two relatives, Fardie and Bert, who rode in the 1909 Warrnambool to Melbourne – yes, for some time, the famous cycling event went in the opposite direction to what is the case today.
Almanac Poetry: ‘Get Up’ – Tommy Mallet
March 30, 2021 by 1 Comment
Tommy Mallet’s poem ‘Get Up’ is about the perils of working in the bush, especially falling branches.
Round 3 – AFL Footy Fixture
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Not certain who your team is playing, where and when, then check out our Round 3 fixture for details.
Almanac Soccer: Back to the park
March 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Roy Hay returns with a match between two local soccer clubs whose origins are somewhat emblematic of the tale of modern Australian migration.
Almanac Cricket: Run Out
March 29, 2021 by 6 Comments
Neill Jones shares his first story with the Almanac, a delve into the deep love his mum Veronica had for the game of cricket. [Nice debut – Ed.]
Almanac Teams: On Cloud Nine (1980- )
March 29, 2021 by 4 Comments
You’d be hard pressed to find another team batting this deep with quality midfielders! Rodney Boyd’s team of the best to wear Number 9 since 1980 is arguably his best yet.
Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Reverse Tip-ology
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Danielle Hakim is happy to be at the footy, and she is even happier her beloved Pies defeated the Blues.
1971 SANFL Mobil Cards – Part 8: West Adelaide
March 26, 2021 by 3 Comments
Swish Schwerdt continues his 1971 SANFL Mobil Cards series and presents Part 8: West Adelaide.
Round 2 – Carlton v Collingwood: Floreat Pica Society report – Pies regain ascendancy
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Tony Scully presents the Floreat Pica Society’s report of Collingwood’s win over Carlton in their Round 2 match at the MCG.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Round 2 Review and Round 3 Preview
March 26, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke reviews Collingwood’s Round 2 win over traditional rivals Carlton, and previews the Round 3 match against Brisbane,
Almanac History: Yahl – South Australia
March 26, 2021 by 17 Comments
Ever heard of Yahl, South Australia? In this Friday’s column, KD writes about the place and its close connection to the German branch of his family history.
Cam Hooke’s Collingwood Life: Rounds 1 and 2
March 25, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Cam Hooke returns for Season 2021 with his review of the Pies’ loss to the Doggies and his preview of tonight’s clash with ‘the old enemy’.
Winning in Wyche – Part 1: Growing up in the shadows of a mini landmark
March 25, 2021 by 6 Comments
Sean Mortell begins his search for the story of one of Wycheproof’s finest moments: the Under 16 premiership of 1969. [This series is going to be a cracker – JTH]
Almanac Footy – Carlton 2021: The wildcard season
March 25, 2021 by 8 Comments
Ahead of a crucial game against their old rivals, John Butler tries to assess Carlton’s prospects for 2021.
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