[Editor: This article, about a rugby league match between Australia and Salford (England), was published in The Maitland Daily Mercury (West Maitland, NSW), 19 September 1921.] Rugby League. Australians’ easy win. (United Service Cables). Manchester, Saturday. At … [Read more...] about Rugby League: Australians’ easy win [19 September 1921]
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Winter practice [genesis of Australian Rules football, 10 July 1858]
[Editor: A letter, from Tom Wills, which is regarded as the impetus for the creation of Australian Rules football. Published in Bell’s Life in Victoria and Sporting Chronicle, 10 July 1858.] Winter practice. To the Editor of Bell’s Life in Victoria. Sir, — Now that … [Read more...] about Winter practice [genesis of Australian Rules football, 10 July 1858]
A Toast to Football [poem, 16 June 1922]
[Editor: A poem published in The Eltham and Whittlesea Shires Advertiser and Diamond Creek Valley Advocate, 16 June 1922.] A Toast to Football. [By “Seranader.] After witnessing a Football Match at Eltham. Here’s to the footballer in his snow-white breeks, And the … [Read more...] about A Toast to Football [poem, 16 June 1922]
Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]
[Updated 31 January 2022, with videos.] Under the Southern Cross I stand, A sprig of wattle in my hand, A native of my native land, Australia, you f***ing beauty! This poem is one used by the Australian cricket team as their “victory song”; to be recited by the team … [Read more...] about Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]
The Two Man Band – Up There Cazaly [music videos]
“Up There Cazaly” was written by Mike Brady, to be used as part of an advertising campaign on Channel Seven to promote their televised coverage of Australian Rules football games. Mike Brady and Peter Sullivan (as “The Two Man Band”) released it as a single in 1979 and it became … [Read more...] about The Two Man Band – Up There Cazaly [music videos]
“Don Bradman.” [song and music videos, 1 September 1932]
[Editor: An excerpt from “The Children’s Pages” section of The Queenslander, 1932. A transcription from the music videos is given at the end.] “Don Bradman.” A reader of “The Queenslander” has our thanks for these words. “Silver Waves” asked for them: Who is it that … [Read more...] about “Don Bradman.” [song and music videos, 1 September 1932]
Australian Rules Football
Australian Rules Football is the most popular sport in Australia, with thousands of amateur teams playing in local competitions, along with professional-level teams competing nationally. The game is usually referred to as “Aussie Rules”, “AFL”, “footy”, or “football” (room for … [Read more...] about Australian Rules Football
The Melbourne Cup [horse race]
The Melbourne Cup The Melbourne Cup is the most famous horse race in Australia. It began in 1861 and has been held every year since. It is held on the first Tuesday in November, with the race starting at 3 p.m. The Cup is a race for thoroughbred horses, three years old and … [Read more...] about The Melbourne Cup [horse race]
The Ashes [cricket, Australia vs. England]
The Ashes is a cricket competition played between Australia and England. It has been an ongoing event since 1882, the year in which a visiting Australian team won a game of cricket in England. The origin of “the Ashes” as a term comes from a humorous “obituary”, regarding the … [Read more...] about The Ashes [cricket, Australia vs. England]
Don Bradman, legend of Australian cricket
Don Bradman, legend of Australian cricket Don Bradman was Australia’s greatest sportsman, being the most successful batsman to have ever emerged in the history of cricket — not just in Australia, but around the entire world. Bradman was born in Cootamundra, New South … [Read more...] about Don Bradman, legend of Australian cricket