[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 15 December 1894.] The Amateur Rider Him goin’ to ride for us! Him — with the pants and the eyeglass and all. Amateur! don’t he … [Read more...] about The Amateur Rider [poem by Banjo Paterson]
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The Open Steeplechase [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowhttp://www.australianculture.org/wp-admin/plugins.phpy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 19 December 1891.] The Open Steeplechase I had ridden over hurdles up the … [Read more...] about The Open Steeplechase [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 17 December 1892. It is a story about a barber who plays a practical joke upon an unsuspecting man from the bush. The meaning of various … [Read more...] about The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Man Who Was Away [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 15 December 1894.] The Man Who Was Away The widow sought the lawyer’s room with children three in tow, She told the lawyer man … [Read more...] about The Man Who Was Away [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Been There Before [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 19 December 1891.] Been There Before There came a stranger to Walgett town, To Walgett town when the sun was low, And he … [Read more...] about Been There Before [poem by Banjo Paterson]
A Mountain Station [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 19 December 1891.] A Mountain Station I bought a run a while ago On country rough and ridgy, Where wallaroos and wombats grow … [Read more...] about A Mountain Station [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Saltbush Bill [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 15 December 1894.] Saltbush Bill Now is the law of the Overland that all in the West obey — A man must cover with travelling … [Read more...] about Saltbush Bill [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Travelling Post Office [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 10 March 1894.] The Travelling Post Office The roving breezes come and go, the reed beds sweep pand sway, The sleepy river … [Read more...] about The Travelling Post Office [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Geebung Polo Club [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Antipodean, 1893.] The Geebung Polo Club It was somewhere up the country, in a land of rock and scrub, That they formed an institution … [Read more...] about The Geebung Polo Club [poem by Banjo Paterson]
An Idyll of Dandaloo [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 21 December 1889.] An Idyll of Dandaloo On Western plains, where shade is not, ’Neath summer skies of cloudless blue, Where all … [Read more...] about An Idyll of Dandaloo [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Our New Horse [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 22 March 1890.] Our New Horse The boys had come back from the races All silent and down on their luck; They’d backed ’em, … [Read more...] about Our New Horse [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Conroy’s Gap [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 20 December 1890.] Conroy’s Gap This was the way of it, don’t you know — Ryan was ‘wanted’ for stealing sheep, And never a … [Read more...] about Conroy’s Gap [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Clancy of The Overflow [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 21 December 1889.] Clancy of The Overflow I had written him a letter which I had, for want of better Knowledge, sent to where I … [Read more...] about Clancy of The Overflow [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Old Pardon, the Son of Reprieve [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 22 December 1888.] Old Pardon, the Son of Reprieve You never heard tell of the story? Well, now, I can hardly believe! Never … [Read more...] about Old Pardon, the Son of Reprieve [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 21 December 1889.] The Man from Snowy River There was movement at the station, for the word had passed around That the colt from … [Read more...] about The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Prelude [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] Prelude I have gathered these stories afar In the wind and the rain, In the land where the cattle-camps are, On the edge of the Plain. On the overland routes of … [Read more...] about Prelude [poem by Banjo Paterson]