“Waltzing Matilda” was written by Banjo Paterson in 1895. This song is an Australian folk song, which is part of Australia’s folk music tradition. The lyrics are available here. Slim Dusty - Waltzing Matilda https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqtttbbYfSM John Williamson - … [Read more...] about Waltzing Matilda [folk music, videos]
Waltzing Matilda
No Australian anthem, says musician [27 January 1943]
No Australian anthem, says musician “There is no Australian national anthem,” said Mr George Limb, of Hobart, referring yesterday to recent discussion of the suitability of “Advance, Australia Fair” as an anthem. Mr Limb, who is the Tasmanian representative on the … [Read more...] about No Australian anthem, says musician [27 January 1943]
Origin of “Waltzing Matilda” [21 September 1944]
[Editor: An article about “Waltzing Matilda”, the song written by Andrew Barton (“Banjo”) Paterson.] Origin of “Waltzing Matilda”: Rotary addresses Mr Sydney May, Queensland, University music lecturer and hon. secretary of the Queensland Place Names Committee, was the … [Read more...] about Origin of “Waltzing Matilda” [21 September 1944]