[Editor: These extracts are from the general news section published in The Argus (Melbourne, Vic.), 4 April 1912.] [General news items] References to the State Ministry’s main roads policy were made by the Minister for Works (Mr. Edgar) in reply to a deputation yesterday. … [Read more...] about [General news items] [4 April 1912]
Australian Rules football
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]
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]
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