[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 5 August 1893.] The All Right ’Un He came from ‘further out,’ That land of fear and drought And dust and gravel. He got a … [Read more...] about The All Right ’Un [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Banjo Paterson (1864-1941) (author)
Black Swans [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 Sydney Mail, 22 July 1893.] Black Swans As I lie at rest on a patch of clover In the Western Park when the day is done, I watch as the … [Read more...] about Black Swans [poem by Banjo Paterson]
A Bunch of Roses [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 May 1894.] A Bunch of Roses Roses ruddy and roses white, What are the joys that my heart discloses? Sitting alone in the … [Read more...] about A Bunch of Roses [poem by Banjo Paterson]
A Voice from the Town [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 October 1894.] A Voice from the Town A sequel to ‘A Voice from the Bush’ I thought, in the days of the droving, Of steps I … [Read more...] about A Voice from the Town [poem by Banjo Paterson]
How M’Ginnis Went Missing [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 September 1889.] How M’Ginnis Went Missing Let us cease our idle chatter, Let the tears bedew our cheek, For a man from … [Read more...] about How M’Ginnis Went Missing [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Only a Jockey [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, 26 February 1887.] Only a Jockey ‘Richard Bennison, a jockey, aged fourteen, while riding William Tell in his training, was … [Read more...] about Only a Jockey [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Over The Range [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 Sydney Mail, 26 February 1887.] Over The Range Little bush maiden, wondering-eyed, Playing alone in the creek-bed dry, In the small green … [Read more...] about Over The Range [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Lost [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 Sydney Mail, 19 March 1887.] Lost ‘He ought to be home,’ said the old man, ‘without there’s something amiss. ‘He only went to the Two-mile … [Read more...] about Lost [poem by Banjo Paterson]
In the Droving Days [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 June 1891.] In the Droving Days ‘Only a pound,” said the auctioneer, ‘Only a pound; and I’m standing here ‘Selling this … [Read more...] about In the Droving Days [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Two Devines [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 Two Devines It was shearing time at the Myall Lake, And then rose the sound through the livelong day Of … [Read more...] about The Two Devines [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Frying Pan’s Theology [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, 16 December 1893.] Frying Pan’s Theology Scene: On Monaro. Dramatis Personae Shock-headed blackfellow, Boy (on a … [Read more...] about Frying Pan’s Theology [poem by Banjo Paterson]
On Kiley’s Run [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.] On Kiley’s Run The roving breezes come and go On Kiley’s Run, The sleepy river murmurs low, Adnd far away … [Read more...] about On Kiley’s Run [poem by Banjo Paterson]
The Amateur Rider [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 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]
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]