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variation of Paterson's Bush Songs

My Mate Bill [poem by G.H. Gibson]

22 September 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by G.H. Gibson was published in The Bulletin Reciter, 1901; it was also published (with minor variations) in The Old Bush Songs, edited by Banjo Paterson, 1905.] My Mate Bill. Jimmy the hut-keeper speaks: That ’s his saddle across the tie-beam, an’ … [Read more...] about My Mate Bill [poem by G.H. Gibson]

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Aboriginal songs and words [16 May 1896]

12 May 2012 · 2 Comments

[Editor: A letter published in the The Australian Town and Country Journal which included two Aboriginal songs; these songs were also published in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905).] Aboriginal songs and words (By S. M. Mowle.) I am in accord with … [Read more...] about Aboriginal songs and words [16 May 1896]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Aboriginal songs, Aboriginal words, Australian Aborigines, song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1896

True Bushmen [song, 22 September 1894]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander (22 September 1894). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Bushman”, with some variations.] True Bushmen. (Supplied by R.C.L., Mitchell.) Air. — “The … [Read more...] about True Bushmen [song, 22 September 1894]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1894

The Dying Stockman [Harrison/strapping version] [song, 4 August 1894]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in the “Flotsam and Jetsam” column of The Queenslander (4 August 1894). Two different versions of the same song were included on the same page; this is the version supplied by F. Harrison, which uses the phrase “strapping young stockman” (the … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [Harrison/strapping version] [song, 4 August 1894]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1894

The Dying Stockman [Doyle/stalwart version] [song, 4 August 1894]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in the “Flotsam and Jetsam” column of The Queenslander (4 August 1894). Two different versions of the same song were included on the same page; this is the version supplied by G. Doyle, which uses the phrase “stalwart young stockman” (the other … [Read more...] about The Dying Stockman [Doyle/stalwart version] [song, 4 August 1894]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1894

The Old Bullock Dray [song, 14 March 1890]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The North Melbourne Advertiser (14 March 1890). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with some variations.] The Old Bullock Dray Oh, the shearing is all over and the wool is coming down, And I … [Read more...] about The Old Bullock Dray [song, 14 March 1890]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1890

The Squatter’s Farewell [song, 1 November 1884]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander, 1 November 1884. It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Broken-Down Squatter”, with some variations.] The Squatter’s Farewell. A.D. 1885. Come, … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Farewell [song, 1 November 1884]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1884

Hawking [song, 4 October 1873]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Queenslander (4 October 1873). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with some variations.] Hawking. Air — “Bow, wow, wow.” Now shut your months, you loafers all, You vex me with your … [Read more...] about Hawking [song, 4 October 1873]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1873

The Stockman’s Song [song, 3 June 1863]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Empire (3 June 1863). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), under the title of “The Australian Stockman”, with minor variations.] The Stockman’s Song The sun peers o’er the wooded ridge, … [Read more...] about The Stockman’s Song [song, 3 June 1863]

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The Squatter’s Dirge to his Ladye Love [song, 11 December 1860]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song is taken from a long letter to the The Sydney Morning Herald of 11 December 1860, in which the writer makes the point that the squatter’s life is not an easy one; the tune is a parody of the then popular song “Come, dwell with me”; some extracts from the letter … [Read more...] about The Squatter’s Dirge to his Ladye Love [song, 11 December 1860]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: song, SourceTrove, variation of Paterson's Bush Songs, year1860

Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 2 September 1843]

12 May 2012 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song was published in The Maitland Mercury & Hunter River General Advertiser (2 September 1843). It was also included in Banjo Paterson’s collection, The Old Bush Songs (1905), with minor variations.] Billy Barlow in Australia When I was at home I was down … [Read more...] about Billy Barlow in Australia [song, 2 September 1843]

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