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y separately published work icon Banjo Paterson Treasury selected work   poetry   short story  
  • Author:agent A. B. Paterson http://www.poetrylibrary.edu.au/poets/paterson-a-b-banjo
Issue Details: First known date: 2013... 2013 Banjo Paterson Treasury
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Contents

* Contents derived from the , 2013 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Johnson's Antidotei"Down along the Snakebite River, where the overlanders camp,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 62-65)
The Wind's Messagei"There came a whisper down the Bland between the dawn and dark,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 66-68)
Brumby's Runi"It lies beyond the western pines", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 69-71)
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. 73-74)
Pioneersi"They came of bold and roving stock that would not fixed abide;", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 75)
With the Cattlei"The drought is down on field and flock,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 76-81)
T.Y.S.O.N.i"Across the Queensland border line", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 82-84)
Father Riley's Horsei"Twas the horse thief, Andy Regan, that was hunted like a dog", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 85-90)
Santa Claus and the Sentry Santa Clausi"Halt! Who goes there? The sentry's call", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 91-92)
Song of the Federationi"As the nations sat together, grimly waiting -", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 93-95)
The Old Australian Waysi"The London lights are far abeam", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 96-99)
A Walgett Episodei"The sun strikes down with a blinding glare,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 100-102)
Any Other Time : A Ballad of Good Excuses : `The Road to Hell is Paved with Good Intentions'i"All of us play our very best game-", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry humour (p. 103-103)
On the Treki"OH, the weary, weary journey on the trek, day after day,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 105-106)
The Road to Old Man's Towni"The fields of youth are filled with flowers,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 107)
Waltzing Matilda : Carrying a Swagi"Oh! there once was a swagman camped in the billabong,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 109-100)
Sunrise on the Coasti"Grey dawn on the sand-hills - the night wind has drifted", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 111-113)
'We're All Australians Now'i"Australia takes her pen in hand,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 114-117)
A Singer of the Bushi"There is waving of grass in the breeze", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 119)
At the Melting of the Snowi"There's a sunny southern land,", A. B. Paterson , single work poetry (p. 120-121)
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