Great Australian Sporting Stories

Author : Ian Heads & Norman Tasker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 036932949X

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Great Australian Sporting Stories by Ian Heads & Norman Tasker Pdf

Heads and Tasker, legends themselves, set out to write a book that would continue the trail laid by early-days sporting scribes of long ago. I could not put it down.' John Coates AC, President of the Australian Olympic Committee 'I know readers will enjoy the many stories and anecdotes that Heads and Tasker have accumulated over more than a century combined in journalism.' Ian Chappell, former Australian cricket Captain. Australia enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Our small population has yielded a disproportionate number of champions. These sports stars have become known worldwide as fierce combatants and honourable competitors, achieving soaring victories, but also heart-pounding near-wins and humbling defeats. Veteran Australian sports journalists Ian Heads and Norman Tasker have seen it all. In these 65 original stories, we hear of the explosive introduction of World Series Cricket in 1977, which turned a genteel endeavour into a high-octane contest, and the clash of the titans as Packer and Murdoch squared off over the Super League war. We see Rugby Union become a battleground for race and the Olympics an arena for sublime acts of courage and achievement. We get an insider's perspective on every kind of sporting endeavour - from boxing to tennis, cricket to AFL, athletics to rugby league - and not just the action on the field, but the change room gossip and clubhouse politics as well. Written with wit, insight and a wealth of knowledge, Great Australian Sporting Stories is an enthralling expedition into the combative, collegiate, entertaining and always exciting world of Australian sport.

Author : Ian Heads,Norman Tasker,Ian Chappell
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 1760787760

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Great Australian Sporting Stories by Ian Heads,Norman Tasker,Ian Chappell Pdf

'Heads and Tasker, legends themselves, set out to write a book that would continue the trail laid by early-days sporting scribes of long ago. I could not put it down.' John Coates AC, President of the Australian Olympic Committee'I know readers will enjoy the many stories and anecdotes that Heads and Tasker have accumulated over more than a century combined in journalism.' Ian Chappell, former Australian cricket Captain.Australia enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Our small population has yielded a disproportionate number of champions. These sports stars have become known worldwide as fierce combatants and honourable competitors, achieving soaring victories, but also heart-pounding near-wins and humbling defeats.Veteran Australian sports journalists Ian Heads and Norman Tasker have seen it all.In these 65 original stories, we hear of the explosive introduction of World Series Cricket in 1977, which turned a genteel endeavour into a high-octane contest, and the clash of the titans as Packer and Murdoch squared off over the Super League war. We see Rugby Union become a battleground for race and the Olympics an arena for sublime acts of courage and achievement. We get an insider's perspective on every kind of sporting endeavour - from boxing to tennis, cricket to AFL, athletics to rugby league - and not just the action on the field, but the change room gossip and clubhouse politics as well.Written with wit, insight and a wealth of knowledge, Great Australian Sporting Stories is an enthralling expedition into the combative, collegiate, entertaining and always exciting world of Australian sport.

Author : Ian Heads,Norman Tasker
Publisher : Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781760789114

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Great Australian Sporting Stories by Ian Heads,Norman Tasker Pdf

'Heads and Tasker, legends themselves, set out to write a book that would continue the trail laid by early-days sporting scribes of long ago. I could not put it down.' John Coates AC, President of the Australian Olympic Committee 'I know readers will enjoy the many stories and anecdotes that Heads and Tasker have accumulated over more than a century combined in journalism.' Ian Chappell, former Australian cricket Captain. Australia enjoys a rich sporting heritage. Our small population has yielded a disproportionate number of champions. These sports stars have become known worldwide as fierce combatants and honourable competitors, achieving soaring victories, but also heart-pounding near-wins and humbling defeats. Veteran Australian sports journalists Ian Heads and Norman Tasker have seen it all. In these 65 original stories, we hear of the explosive introduction of World Series Cricket in 1977, which turned a genteel endeavour into a high-octane contest, and the clash of the titans as Packer and Murdoch squared off over the Super League war. We see Rugby Union become a battleground for race and the Olympics an arena for sublime acts of courage and achievement. We get an insider's perspective on every kind of sporting endeavour - from boxing to tennis, cricket to AFL, athletics to rugby league - and not just the action on the field, but the change room gossip and clubhouse politics as well. Written with wit, insight and a wealth of knowledge, Great Australian Sporting Stories is an enthralling expedition into the combative, collegiate, entertaining and always exciting world of Australian sport.

Author : Michael Roberts,Michael Tormey
Publisher : The Miegunyah Press
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780522855470

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Great Australian Sporting Moments by Michael Roberts,Michael Tormey Pdf

"This is a fully illustrated book highlighting some memorable moments in Australian sporting history."--Provided by publisher.

Author : John Bloomfield
Publisher : UNSW Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Sports
ISBN : 0868405825

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Australia's Sporting Success by John Bloomfield Pdf

The extraordinary performances of Australian athletes, and the awareness of the system that fostered them, came to the world's attention during the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000. Bloomfield traces the development of Australian sport from the early 19th century to the modern day institutions that drive our sporting success.

Author : David John Headon
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sports
ISBN : 9781863952668

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The Best Ever Australian Sports Writing by David John Headon Pdf

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Author : Garrie Hutchinson
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1863952136

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The Best Australian Sports Writing 2004 by Garrie Hutchinson Pdf

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Author : Wray Vamplew,Brian Stoddart
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-08-28
Category : History
ISBN : 0521071356

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Sport in Australia by Wray Vamplew,Brian Stoddart Pdf

This is the first single-volume book to deal comprehensively with Australia's sporting life. It covers the history of a range of individual sports in Australia, including cricket, horse-racing, netball, rowing, tennis, lawn bowls, swimming, surfing, and the various football codes. The book demonstrates the central role of sports in Australian popular culture and shows the ways in which sports reflect changing Australian society.

Author : Peter Meares
Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0702234109

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Legends of Australian Sport by Peter Meares Pdf

The inside story of the lives of 25 of Australia's sporting greats, written by sports broadcaster, Peter Meares. His friendships have allowed him unprecedented access to their lives and the secrets of their success. Includes profiles on Greg Norman, Leigh Matthews, Greg Chappell, Pam Burridge, Margaret Court and David Campese.

Author : Daryl Adair,Wray Vamplew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004120514

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Sport in Australian History by Daryl Adair,Wray Vamplew Pdf

Australians are often said to be obsessed with sport, and playing and watching sport have long been regarded as national pastimes. This book is an innovative and exciting study of the political, economic, social, and cultural role that sport has played in Australia since European settlement.

Author : Garrie Hutchinson
Publisher : Black Inc.
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1863952195

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The Best Australian Sports Writing 2002 by Garrie Hutchinson Pdf

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Author : Neil Marks
Publisher : Virago Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Cricket
ISBN : 0733311393

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Great Australian Cricket Stories by Neil Marks Pdf

Collection of humorous and/or noteworthy stories of Australian cricket matches. The compilation includes anecdotes of sports skill, interaction of game crowds and cricket fans, sports journalists, match administration, umpires and scorers, and includes media reports of the matches. Features stories of cricket heroes Ian Chappell, Bill Brown, Arthur Morris, Steve Waugh and Richie Benaud. Includes photos. Author is a former NSW cricketer whose other books include 'Tales from the Locker Room' and 'Australia People, Australian Tales'.

Author : H. G. Nelson
Publisher : Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-26
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781760989194

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The Fairytale by H. G. Nelson Pdf

A sporting nation is only limited by its imagination. Every time this story is told it changes; something is always added, embellished or dropped from the run-on side. For more than thirty years, H.G. Nelson has been finding the poetry in the punt and humour during half-time. Now, he turns his keen eye for facts and folly to the illustrious history of our great sporting nation. In his trademark fast and furious style, H.G. dives deep into the moments that have truly made us who we are. He reminds us of our leaders' great sporting triumphs, from Harold Holt's swimming to John Howard's bowling; rewrites the record on legends such as 'Aussie Joe' Bugner and Jack Brabham; and explains why Australia's reality TV is the best in the world. The Fairytale is H.G. Nelson's magnum opus - an all-encompassing, no-holds-barred history of Australia at play, told through the stories of our sporting highs, lows and middles.

Author : Richard Smallpiece Whitington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Sports
ISBN : 0725102128

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Great Moments in Australian Sport by Richard Smallpiece Whitington Pdf

Author : Neil Marks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Athletes
ISBN : 0733317464

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Tales from the Sports Field by Neil Marks Pdf

This lively mix of sports stories from raconteur extraordinaire Neil Marks is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye. Tales from the Sports Field profiles some of Australia's best-loved sporting icons, such as Don Bradman, Adam Gilchrist, Tubby Allan and Phar Lap, and others less well known but just as important to the life of sport such as Bob Radford, CEO of NSW Cricket, and Jim Marsh, a bookmaker of the old school. In these days of commercial gain it's easy to forget the true values of Australian sport. In this engaging, funny and heart-warming collection, Neil Marks brings to life a spirit many thought lost.