[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]
[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]
Those Names [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 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]
Last Week [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.] 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]
In Defence of the Bush [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, 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]
The Daylight is Dying [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[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]
Ambition and Art [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 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]
Johnson’s Antidote [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 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]
The Wind’s Message [poem by Banjo Paterson]
[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]
Shearing at Castlereagh [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 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]
The Flying Gang [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, 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]
How Gilbert Died [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, 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]
A Bushman’s Song [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, 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]
The Boss of the ‘Admiral Lynch’ [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 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]
The All Right ’Un [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, 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]
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]