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Issue Details: First known date: 1992... 1992 Selected Poems : A. B. Paterson
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Pymble, Turramurra - Pymble - St Ives area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,:Angus and Robertson , 1992 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A Bush Christeningi"On the outer Barcoo where the churches are few", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 48-49)
How the Favourite Beat Usi""Aye," said the boozer, "I tell you, it's true, sir,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 50-51)
Come-By-Chancei"As I pondered very weary o'er a volume long and dreary-", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 52-53)
Jim Carewi"Born of a thoroughbred English race,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 54-55)
Rio Grande's Last Racei"Now this was what Macpherson told", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 56-59)
By the Grey Gulf-Wateri"Far to the northward there lies a land,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 60-61)
With the Cattlei"The drought is down on field and flock,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 62-65)
Mulga Bill's Bicyclei"`TWAS Mulga Bill, from Eaglehawk, that caught the cycling craze", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour

Mulga Bill’s Bicycle was written by Banjo Paterson in 1896. It was written at a time when cycling was a relatively new and popular social activity. Cycles were ridden everywhere, including in the outback by shearers and other workers who needed to travel cheaply. It tells the hilarious story of Mulga Bill, who thinks he’s much better at cycling than he turns out to be. A resounding crash sends him back to his original mode of transport – his trusty horse. Kilmeny and Deborah Niland’s delightful illustrations catch the mood and humour of Paterson’s verse with great spirit, and this book has become an enduring classic.

Synopsis of the illustrated picture book.

Source: Harper Collins

(http://www.harpercollins.com.au/9780207172847/mulga-bills-bicycle/#sm.00001nzfrcbsrdd2gtij7q97dp0qg)

 (p. 66-67)
The Pearl Diveri"Kanzo Makame, the diver, sturdy and small Japanee,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 68-70)
The City of Dreadful Thirsti"The stranger came from Narromine and made his little joke-", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 71-72)
Hay and Hell and Booligali""You come and see me, boys," he said;", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 73-74)
A Walgett Episodei"The sun strikes down with a blinding glare,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 75-76)
Father Riley's Horsei"Twas the horse thief, Andy Regan, that was hunted like a dog", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 77-81)
Song of the Artesian Wateri"Now the stock have started dying, for the Lord has sent a drought;", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 82-84)
The Road to Gundagaii"The mountain road goes up and down,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 85-86)
The Old Australian Waysi"The London lights are far abeam", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 87-89)
It's Grand to Be a Squatter It's Grandi"It's grand to be a squatter", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry satire (p. 90-91)
The Road to Old Man's Towni"The fields of youth are filled with flowers,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 92)
Driver Smithi"Twas Driver Smith of Battery A was anxious to see a fight;", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 93-96)
On the Treki"OH, the weary, weary journey on the trek, day after day,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 97)
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