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2024: Ashburton in Retrospect
Its the end of 2024! Join me for a round up of local news.

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Dec 13, 202415 min read
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How Netball helped Girls find their Space in Ashburton
A brief history of netball and its significance to girls in Ashburton.

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Oct 26, 202310 min read
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The battle to play sport in Camberwell on Sunday
I recently presented on this topic at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria. Just as High Street turns down the hill towards Glen Iris...

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Jul 29, 202213 min read
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The History of the Ashy Redbacks: Part III
In this last post of the series on Ashy Redbacks, I examine the history of women's football and girls in the club.

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Jul 22, 202115 min read
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The History of the Ashy Redbacks: Part II
In Part I: I took a few thousand words to say the illegal sale of alcohol saved the Ashy Redbacks from financial ruin... Before we...

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Jun 24, 202112 min read
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Its more than a game: a history of the Ashy Redbacks Junior Football Club
Part I (1971- 1992) Before we begin: a disclaimer. I remain eternally grateful that my kids are not interested in playing Australian...

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Jun 17, 202112 min read
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