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A verse for Australian soldiers [13 February 1900]

4 March 2023 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, including a song, pertaining to the Boer War, was published in The South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA), 13 February 1900.] A verse for Australian soldiers. Mrs. C. M. Williams, of Hackney, has composed an additional verse to “The soldiers of … [Read more...] about A verse for Australian soldiers [13 February 1900]

Filed Under: articles, songs Tagged With: 500x500, Boer War (1899-1902), British-Australian, continental meetings, song, SourceTrove, year1900

For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]

11 November 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song, sung by Jim Kokotis, is an Australian adaptation of Laurence Binyon’s poem “For the Fallen”.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOb_gqpC7Vw Editor’s notes: This song, with music by Jim Kokotis, is an adaptation of “For the Fallen” by the English … [Read more...] about For the Fallen [sung by Jim Kokotis, 2021]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: 500x500, Jim Kokotis, Laurence Binyon (1869-1943) (author), music videos, Remembrance Day, song, SourceYouTube, year2021

Our Fair Australian Maid [song by James Hardwick, 1 July 1882]

15 April 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by James Hardwick was published in The Australian Town and Country Journal (Sydney, NSW), 1 July 1882.] Songs, dances, and pianoforte pieces. No. 13 — Song and chorus. Our Fair Australian Maid. Written and composed by the author of “Lead On! … [Read more...] about Our Fair Australian Maid [song by James Hardwick, 1 July 1882]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: James Hardwick (author), song, SourceTrove, year1882

Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]

22 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Lead On, by C. E. Easton

[Editor: This patriotic song was published circa 1916, during the First World War (1914-1918).] Collin’s popular sixpenny edition Lead On Patriotic Marching Song written and composed by C. E. Easton L.F. Collin Pty. Ltd., 187 & 189 Swanston … [Read more...] about Lead On [patriotic marching song, by C. E. Easton, circa 1916]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, songs patriotic, SourceTrove, World War One (1914-1918), year1916, YearApproximate

The Old Bark Hut [folk music, videos]

21 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian Folk Songs

“The Old Bark Hut” is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics were included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905). The Hawking Brothers - The Old Bark Hut https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMqdCWUUZV4 Ron … [Read more...] about The Old Bark Hut [folk music, videos]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: folk music, folk music videos, folk songs, shepherds, swagmen

Lime-Juice Tub [folk music, videos]

21 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

Australian Folk Songs

“Limejuice Tub” is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here. The Bushwackers - Limejuice Tub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGAhrR3xxWE Bruce Woodley - Limejuice … [Read more...] about Lime-Juice Tub [folk music, videos]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: folk music, folk music videos, folk songs, shearers

Lime-Juice Tub [folk song]

21 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

“Lime-Juice Tub” is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The song has been passed on by word of mouth, and has been collected by folk music enthusiasts. As is common with folk songs which have been passed around by word of mouth, there are … [Read more...] about Lime-Juice Tub [folk song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: folk music, folk songs, shearers

Goorianawa [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Goorianawa Now I’m getting broken mouthed, My shearing’s at an end, Although they call me … [Read more...] about Goorianawa [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: conflict Aborigines vs Whites, Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), shearers, song, SourceTrove, year1932

Ben Hall [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Ben Hall My name is Ben Hall from Urunga I came, The cause of my turn out you all know the same; I was … [Read more...] about Ben Hall [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Ben Hall (1837-1865) (subject), bushrangers, Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

Our Jack [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Our Jack D’ye ken our Jack with his note so gay, D’ye ken our Jack at the break of day, D’ye ken our … [Read more...] about Our Jack [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: bushrangers, kookaburras, Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

The Death of Ben Hall [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Death of Ben Hall Come all Australia’s sons to me — A hero has been slain And cowardly butchered … [Read more...] about The Death of Ben Hall [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Ben Hall (1837-1865) (subject), bushrangers, Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

Tomahawking Fred [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Tomahawking Fred Now some shearing I have done, and some prizes I have won, Through my knuckling down … [Read more...] about Tomahawking Fred [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), shearers, song, SourceTrove, year1932

Banks of Riverine [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Banks of Riverine Hark! Hark! the dogs are barking, I can no longer stay; The boys have all gone … [Read more...] about Banks of Riverine [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), shearers, song, SourceTrove, year1932

To-morrow I’m Losing My Darling [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] To-morrow I’m Losing My Darling (Air: Rory O’More.) I’m very unhappy, tho’ nothing I’ve done. I’ll … [Read more...] about To-morrow I’m Losing My Darling [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: farm workers, Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

My Four Little Johnny-Cakes [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] My Four Little Johnny-Cakes Hurrah for the Lachlan, boys, and join me in a cheer; That’s the place to … [Read more...] about My Four Little Johnny-Cakes [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), shearers, song, SourceTrove, year1932

With My Swag All On My Shoulder [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] With My Swag All On My Shoulder When first I left Old England’s shore, Such yarns as we were told, As … [Read more...] about With My Swag All On My Shoulder [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, swagmen, year1932

The Ramble-eer [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Ramble-eer The earth rolls on through empty space, its journey’s never done; It’s entered for a … [Read more...] about The Ramble-eer [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

A Wild Rover No More [song]

19 March 2022 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] A Wild Rover No More I’ve been a wild rover this many a year, And spent all my money on whisky and … [Read more...] about A Wild Rover No More [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

Hang the Man Who Works [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Hang the Man Who Works Come listen to my ditty, come listen to me hum, While I relate a verse or two of … [Read more...] about Hang the Man Who Works [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, swagmen, year1932

Across the Western Plains I Must Wander [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Across the Western Plains I Must Wander It’s ah! for my grog, my jolly, jolly grog, It’s ah! for my … [Read more...] about Across the Western Plains I Must Wander [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

The Girls of Tasmania [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Girls of Tasmania The Irishman loves his fair Colleen, No doubt she is witty and pretty, But in … [Read more...] about The Girls of Tasmania [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, Tasmania, year1932

New England Cocky [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] New England Cocky ’Twas a New England Cocky, as of late I’ve been told, Who died, so ’tis said, on … [Read more...] about New England Cocky [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: farmers, Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

Down by the Sydney Side [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Down by the Sydney Side (Very old.) With nasal effect. Over near a chock-and-log hut, Down by the … [Read more...] about Down by the Sydney Side [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, Sydney (NSW), year1932

Then Give Me a Hut in my Own Native Land [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Then Give Me a Hut in my Own Native Land Then give me a hut in my own native land, Or a tent in the … [Read more...] about Then Give Me a Hut in my Own Native Land [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, term native, year1932

The Death of Morgan [song]

19 March 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in Old Bush Songs: Composed and Sung in the Bushranging, Digging, and Overlanding Days (8th edition, 1932), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Death of Morgan Throughout Australian History no tongue or pen can tell Of such preconcerted … [Read more...] about The Death of Morgan [song]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: bushrangers, Daniel Morgan (1830-1865) (subject), Old Bush Songs (Banjo Paterson 1932), song, SourceTrove, year1932

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