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The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses (Banjo Paterson 1895)

The Swagman’s Rest [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] The Swagman’s Rest We buried old Bob where the bloodwoods wave At the foot of the Eaglehawk; We fashioned a cross on the old man’s grave For fear that his ghost … [Read more...] about The Swagman’s Rest [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Jim Carew [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] Jim Carew Born of a thoroughbred English race, Well proportioned and closely knit, Neat, slim figure and handsome face, Always ready and always fit, Hardy and … [Read more...] about Jim Carew [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Under the Shadow of Kiley’s Hill [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] Under the Shadow of Kiley’s Hill This is the place where they all were bred; Some of the rafters are standing still; Now they are scattered and lost and … [Read more...] about Under the Shadow of Kiley’s Hill [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Come-by-Chance [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 21 March 1891.] Come-by-Chance As I pondered very weary o’er a volume long and dreary — For the plot was void of interest — … [Read more...] about Come-by-Chance [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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The Great Calamity [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 19 August 1893.] The Great Calamity MacFierce’un came to Whiskeyhurst When summer days were hot, And bided there wi’ Jock … [Read more...] about The Great Calamity [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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How the Favourite Beat Us [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 ·

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in Rosehill Race Book, 9 November 1894.] How the Favourite Beat Us ‘Aye,’ said the boozer, ‘I tell you it’s true, sir, ‘I once was a punter with … [Read more...] about How the Favourite Beat Us [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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A Bush Christening [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 1 Comment

[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.] A Bush Christening On the outer Barcoo where the churches are few, And men of religion are scanty, On a road … [Read more...] about A Bush Christening [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Those Names [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 20 September 1890.] Those Names The shearers sat in the firelight, hearty and hale and strong, After the hard day’s shearing, … [Read more...] about Those Names [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Last Week [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 1 Comment

[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.] Last Week Oh, the new-chum went to the backblock run, But he should have gone there last week. He tramped … [Read more...] about Last Week [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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In Defence of the Bush [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 2 Comments

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 23 July 1892.] In Defence of the Bush So you’re back from up the country, Mister Townsman, where you went, And you’re cursing … [Read more...] about In Defence of the Bush [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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The Daylight is Dying [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 1 Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] The Daylight is Dying The daylight is dying Away in the west, The wild birds are flying In silence to rest; In leafage and frondage Where shadows are deep, They … [Read more...] about The Daylight is Dying [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Ambition and Art [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 26 May 1894.] Ambition and Art Ambition I am the maid of the lustrous eyes Of great fruition, Whom the sons of men that are … [Read more...] about Ambition and Art [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Johnson’s Antidote [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 26 January 1895.] Johnson’s Antidote Down along the Snakebite River where the overlanders camp, Where the serpents are in … [Read more...] about Johnson’s Antidote [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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The Wind’s Message [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895.] The Wind’s Message There came a whisper down the Bland between the dawn and dark, Above the tossing of the pines, above the river’s flow; It stirred the boughs of … [Read more...] about The Wind’s Message [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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Shearing at Castlereagh [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 10 February 1894.] Shearing at Castlereagh The bell is set a-ringing, and the engine gives a toot, There’s five-and-thirty … [Read more...] about Shearing at Castlereagh [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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The Flying Gang [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 18 July 1891.] The Flying Gang (A Railroad Song) I served my time, in the days gone by, In the railway’s clash and … [Read more...] about The Flying Gang [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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How Gilbert Died [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 2 June 1894.] How Gilbert Died There’s never a stone at the sleeper’s head, There’s never a fence beside, And the wandering … [Read more...] about How Gilbert Died [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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A Bushman’s Song [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 24 December 1892.] A Bushman’s Song I’m travelling down the Castlereagh, and I’m a station-hand, I’m handy with the ropin’ pole, … [Read more...] about A Bushman’s Song [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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The Boss of the ‘Admiral Lynch’ [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by “Banjo” Paterson was published in The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, 1895; previously published in The Bulletin, 10 December 1892.] The Boss of the ‘Admiral Lynch’ Did you ever hear tell of Chili? I was readin’ the other day Of President … [Read more...] about The Boss of the ‘Admiral Lynch’ [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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The All Right ’Un [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 1 Comment

[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]

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Black Swans [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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A Bunch of Roses [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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A Voice from the Town [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[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]

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How M’Ginnis Went Missing [poem by Banjo Paterson]

4 May 2012 · 2 Comments

[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]

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Only a Jockey [poem by Banjo Paterson]

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[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]

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