The Footy Almanac celebrates the publication of ‘SA Footy Stars of the Past’ by Bernard Whimpress, which features ninety-two player profiles from his time as the editor at the South Australian Football Budget.
Almanac Footy: SA Footy – Stars of the Past
September 7, 2024 by 3 Comments
Michael Sexton discusses two of the great old SANFL footballers, John Karney and Dan Moriarty. Michael is pleased both are deservingly mentioned in Bernard Whimpress’s latest book (his 49th) ‘SA Footy: Stars of the Past’.
Almanac Book Review: ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’ by Michael Sexton
July 11, 2024 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress has reviewed Michael Sexton’s recent release, ‘The Fox: Harry Hopman and the greatest dynasty in tennis history’.
Almanac Life (and the Rick Darling Dinner): Community
July 28, 2023 by 8 Comments
Andy Thurlow attended the Almanac dinner for Rick Darling at The Clubhouse in Tanunda last night to find himself in the midst of a very rich community.
Almanac (Country) Life: More than a beer
July 17, 2023 by 9 Comments
Murrayville caught the attention of friend of the Almanac, Bernard Whimpress lately. From Rachel Sporn to Mallee roots, a pub in town had much for the sports historian to pour over.
Almanac Footy History: ‘Footy Frontiers and Pioneers’ at Payneham Library on May 23rd
May 22, 2023 by 1 Comment
Details of an upcoming sports history event surrounding the most enduring footy rivalry in the SANFL and one of the biggest in the country.
Almanac Poetry: An Historian reads Sports Poetry A to Z
March 28, 2023 by 4 Comments
Historian Bernard Whimpress discusses the A – Z of sports poetry in an article recently published in Australian Society for Sports History Bulletin.
Almanac Sports History: ASSH and a ripper sports quiz question
January 5, 2023 by 3 Comments
John Harms was recently presented with the challenge to solve an intoxicating sporting question which was asked at the South Australian chapter of ASSH. [Also explains ASSH and how to get involved – Ed]
Book Review: Bernard Whimpress on ‘Australia’s Game’
February 7, 2022 by 3 Comments
An in-depth review of an in-depth book on the history of Australian Football by Bernard Whimpress – (with thanks to Newtown Review of Books for sharing with the Almanac.)
Almanac Book Review: John Althorp’s ‘Yee-Oh! A South Adelaide FC Scrapbook’ by Bernard Whimpress
September 27, 2021 by 10 Comments
Bernard Whimpress reviews a recent bespoke project for South Adelaide diehards by John Althorp, but notes its value for a wider audience – not least in an element of fun it brings to the halls of sports history.
Almanac Books: Bernard Whimpress talks about Wisden
June 16, 2021 by 6 Comments
Bernard Whimpress will next be speaking in the Books In My Life series on 6th July. His subject book will be Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. Details within.
Book Launch: ‘George Giffen – a biography’ by Bernard Whimpress
December 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
Join author Bernard Whimpress on December 8 to celebrate the launch of his latest biography on Australian sporting wonder George Giffen.
Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ extract
November 18, 2020 by 1 Comment
Bernard Whimpress has provided an excerpt from his newest book,’Beorge Giffen: A Biography’
Almanac (Cricket) Books: ‘George Giffen – A Biography’ by Bernard Whimpress
November 18, 2020 by 8 Comments
Historian Bernard Whimpress introduces his recently-released biography of the great nineteenth century South Australian and Australian cricketer (and more than handy footballer) George Giffen.
Sports Archaeology: A sub-discipline waiting to happen?
May 16, 2020 by 5 Comments
A visit to the old decaying Monarto cricket ground had Bernard Whimpress wondering whether there is a place for a new discipline in archaeology: Sports Archaeology. [There must be a book there! – Ed]
Match: South Australia v New South Wales 16-21 December 1927 by Bernard Whimpress
November 12, 2019 by 3 Comments
A new cricket book by Bernard Whimpress about a significant Sheffield Shield match in 1927 involving Don Bradman’s first class debut has just been released and is sure to be of great interest to all cricket aficionados. Check out the book details here.
Almanac Books: The Towns – 100 Years of Glory by Bernard Whimpress
June 12, 2019 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress has written a new history of Edwardstown Football Club, aka The Towns.
Almanac Cricket Dinner: Joe Darling biography with Bernard Whimpress and Graeme Ryan
October 12, 2018 by 2 Comments
Col had a wonderful night gaining fabulous insights into the extraordinary life of Joe Darling: cricketer, farmer, politician and family man.
Almanac Cricket Dinner (Oct 11): Bernard Whimpress on his new book about Joe Darling
October 8, 2018 by 2 Comments
Bernard Whimpress will be joined by Graeme Ryan to discuss their new book on early Australian captain Joe Darling on the 11th October. The Almanac is hosting. Details within.
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