Today we begin a new series focusing on Herb Barkle, Bantamweight champion of Queensland 1926-29 and contender for the national title. Almanacker Dave Goodwin, originally from Kingaroy, unfolds the story of the man who, to paraphrase Bob Dylan, ‘one time, could have been the champion of Australia’.
Almanac Boxing – Introducing Dave Goodwin’s new series ‘Diamond in the Dust Heap’, a biography of Herb Barkle.
Today we introduce a new 26-part series which will focus on boxer Herb Barkle, bantamweight of Queensland from 1926 to 1929. Almanacker David Goodwin has researched Herb’s career from its humble beginnings, through the glory days and on to its sad decline.
Almanac Rugby League: Footy in the South Burnett
David Goodwin casts his mind back over childhood days of following rugby league in regional Queensland’s South Burnett. And, in doing so, supports the contention raised in John Harms’ recent piece that there is meaning in rugby league.
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