Nostalgia
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It was 40 years ago this week-end that Cracker Night on the Queen's Birthday weekend was officially banned, which was really a good thing. Animals were scared, some to death, letter boxes were blown up, and fires started.
We did have a lot of fun, though.
This photo shows local boys getting ready to start Cracker Night proceedings at Gore Hill in Sydney in May 1959
We did have a lot of fun, though.
This photo shows local boys getting ready to start Cracker Night proceedings at Gore Hill in Sydney in May 1959
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He’s been labelled “passionate, dedicated and someone who is always in pursuit of excellence”. And, anyone who’s met Socceroo Craig “Skippy” Johnston knows that description aptly hits the mark.
A Lake Macquarie legend, who attended Booragul High School, the 65-year-old’s best known for his footballing deeds with Liverpool in the Premier League (UK) during the 1980s
A Lake Macquarie legend, who attended Booragul High School, the 65-year-old’s best known for his footballing deeds with Liverpool in the Premier League (UK) during the 1980s
When cricket helmets first appeared in 1977-78 there was no standard design.
Here English test player Dennis Amiss shows off the first version he wore during the previous World Series Cricket season (in his left hand) and on the right the newer version which he wore in 1978.
Here English test player Dennis Amiss shows off the first version he wore during the previous World Series Cricket season (in his left hand) and on the right the newer version which he wore in 1978.
That photo of Craig Johnson makes me feel old
