Andrew Barton Paterson Poems (214 Poems)
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The Sausage Candidate-A Tale of the Elections (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
Our fathers, brave men were and strong, And whisky was their daily liquor; They used to move the world along In better style than now — and quicker. Elections then were sport, you bet! A trifle rough, there’s no denying … Continue reading
Song of the Wheat (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
We have sung the song of the droving days, Of the march of the travelling sheep; By silent stages and lonely ways Thin, white battalions creep. But the man who now by the land would thrive Must his spurs to … Continue reading
In Defence of the Bush (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
So you’re back from up the country, Mister Lawson, where you went, And you’re cursing all the business in a bitter discontent; Well, we grieve to disappoint you, and it makes us sad to hear That it wasn’t cool and … Continue reading
Saltbush Bill’s Second Flight (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
The news came down on the Castlereagh, and went to the world at large, That twenty thousand travelling sheep, with Saltbush Bill in charge, Were drifting down from a dried-out run to ravage the Castlereagh; And the squatters swore when … Continue reading
The Rule of the A.J.C. (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
Come all ye bold trainers attend to my song, It’s a rule of the A.J.C. You mustn’t train ponies, for that’s very wrong By the rules of the A.J.C. You have to wear winkers when crossing the street, For fear … Continue reading
That Half-Crown Sweep (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
The run of Billabong-go-dry Is just beyond Lime Burner’s Gap; Its waterhole and tank supply Is excellent — upon the map. But lacking nature’s liquid drench, The station staff are wont to try With “Bob-in Sweeps” their thirst to quench, … Continue reading
Right in Front of the Army (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
“Where ‘ave you been this week or more, ‘Aven’t seen you about the war’? Thought perhaps you was at the rear Guarding the waggons.” “What, us? No fear! Where have we been? Why, bless my heart, Where have we been … Continue reading
Song of the Future (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
‘Tis strange that in a land so strong So strong and bold in mighty youth, We have no poet’s voice of truth To sing for us a wondrous song. Our chiefest singer yet has sung In wild, sweet notes a … Continue reading
An Evening in Dandaloo (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
It was while we held our races — Hurdles, sprints and steplechases — Up in Dandaloo, That a crowd of Sydney stealers, Jockeys, pugilists and spielers Brought some horses, real heelers, Came and put us through. Beat our nags and … Continue reading
T.y.s.o.n. (Andrew Barton Paterson Poems)
Across the Queensland border line The mobs of cattle go; They travel down in sun and shine On dusty stage, and slow. The drovers, riding slowly on To let the cattle spread, Will say: “Here’s one old landmark gone, For … Continue reading
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