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A. B. "Banjo" Paterson

Banjo Paterson is one of Australia's best known writers.

What do the initials A. B. in Banjo Paterson's name stand for?

What was his first book called?

Banjo's first book was a collection of what sort of writing?

The Man from Snowy River

This is probably the most famous Australian Poem.
It is about a group of horsemen who try to find a valuable colt that has escaped.

How many verses are in the poem?

Give the names of 2 men who helped find the colt.

In verse 4 the boss of the ride says that The Man from Snowy River and his horse are too small and weak for the ride.
Who stands up for him and says they should let him ride?

The Man from Ironbark

This is another well known poem about a man from the country who is visiting the city and goes to the barber for a haircut and a shave. The barber plays a trick on him and pretends to cut his throat with a razor.

In verse 4 the barber pretends to cut the Man from Ironbark's throat. What part of the razor does he use to "cut" his throat?
Why did it leave a red mark?
What did the Man from Ironbark do to the barber? (verse 6)
Why do you think that the men in Ironbark have long beards? (verse 8)

A Bush Christening

A poem about a family who live way out in the scrub and who want to get their son christened.

How old is Mike McGee son?

What does Mike's son think the priest is going to do to him when he christens him? (verse 5)

Where does the boy hide? (verse 7)

What name did the priest give the boy?


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