year1905

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 20 October 1894.] River Bend (Air: “Belle Mahone”) At River Bend, in New South Wales, All alone among the whales, Busting up … [Read more...] about River Bend [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published in The Queenslander, 11 August 1894.] The Maranoa Drovers (Air: “Little Sally Waters”) The night is dark and stormy, and the sky is clouded o’er; Our … [Read more...] about The Maranoa Drovers [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Stockman (Air: “A wet sheet and a flowing sea.”) A bright sun and a loosened rein, A whip whose pealing sound Rings forth amid the forest trees As merrily forth we bound … [Read more...] about The Stockman [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Swagman Kind friends, pray give attention To this, my little song. Some rum things I will mention, And I’ll not detain you long. Up and down this country I travel, don’t you … [Read more...] about The Swagman [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Murrumbidgee Shearer Come, all you jolly natives, and I’ll relate to you Some of my observations — adventures, too, a few. I’ve travelled about the country for miles full many … [Read more...] about The Murrumbidgee Shearer [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Old Keg of Rum My name is old Jack Palmer, I’m a man of olden days, And so I wish to sing a song To you of olden praise. To tell of merry friends of old When we were gay and … [Read more...] about The Old Keg of Rum [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Loafers’ Club A club there is established here, whose name they say is Legion; From Melbourne to the Billabong they’re known in every region. They do not like the cockatoos, … [Read more...] about The Loafers’ Club [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] It’s Only a Way He’s Got (As sung by the camp fire.) No doubt the saying’s all abroad, And rattling through the land. We hear it at the mangle, too, With “What are you going … [Read more...] about It’s Only a Way He’s Got [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Stockmen of Australia The stockmen of Australia, what rowdy boys are they, They will curse and swear a hurricane if you come in their way. They dash along the forest on black, … [Read more...] about The Stockmen of Australia [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Colonial Experience [By A New Chum] (Air: “So Early in the Morning.”) When first I came to Sydney Cove And up and down the streets did rove, I thought such sights I ne’er … [Read more...] about Colonial Experience [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with variations, including an extra verse) in The Queenslander, 4 October 1873.] Hawking (Air: “Bow, Wow, Wow.”) Now, shut your mouths, you loafers … [Read more...] about Hawking [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with variations, including two additional verses), under the title of “True Bushmen”, in The Queenslander, 22 September 1894.] The Bushman (Air: “Wearing … [Read more...] about The Bushman [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (with minor variations) in The Independent, 28 October 1893, which cites The Bulletin as its source. It was also published (with minor variations) in The Bulletin … [Read more...] about My Mate Bill [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Bringing Home the Cows Shadows of the twilight falling On the mountain’s brow, To each other birds are calling In the leafy bough. Where the daisies are a-springing, And the … [Read more...] about Bringing Home the Cows [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. Its existence had previously been mentioned in print in 1873.] Sunny New South Wales We often hear men boast about the land which gave them birth, And each one thinks his native land … [Read more...] about Sunny New South Wales [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Free Selector (A Song of 1861.) Ye sons of industry, to you I belong, And to you I would dedicate a verse or a song. Rejoicing o’er the victory John Robertson has won Now … [Read more...] about The Free Selector [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson. It was previously published (without the chorus), under the title of “The Squatter’s Farewell”, in The Queenslander, 1 November 1884.] The Broken-Down Squatter (Air: “It’s a fine … [Read more...] about The Broken-Down Squatter [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Sheep-Washers’ Lament (Air: “The Bonnie Irish Boy.”) Come now, ye sighing washers all, Join in my doleful lay, Mourn for the times none can recall, With hearts to grief a … [Read more...] about The Sheep-Washers’ Lament [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Plains of Riverine I have come to tell the glorious news you’ll all be glad to hear, Of the pleasant alterations that are taking place this year. So kindly pay attention, and … [Read more...] about The Plains of Riverine [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] Jimmy Sago, Jackaroo (Air: “Wearing of the Green.”) If you want a situation, I’ll just tell you the plan To get on to a station, I am just your very man. Pack up the old … [Read more...] about Jimmy Sago, Jackaroo [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Eumerella Shore There’s a happy little valley on the Eumerella shore, Where I’ve lingered many happy hours away, On my little free selection I have acres by the score, Where I … [Read more...] about The Eumerella Shore [song, 1905]

[Editor: This song was published in The Old Bush Songs (1905), edited by Banjo Paterson.] The Stringy-Bark Cockatoo I’m a broken-hearted miner, who loves his cup to drain, Which often-times has caused me to lie in frost and rain. Roaming about the country, looking for … [Read more...] about The Stringy-Bark Cockatoo [song, 1905]