Henry Lawson - Internet Research Sheet

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Henry Lawson is one of Australia's best known writers.

Where and when was Henry Lawson born?  
What happened to him when he was nine years old that effected the rest of his life?
 
Where is Henry Lawson buried?  

 

What was his first poem and where was it published?

In the poem "Andy's gone with the Cattle" where did Andy take the cattle?
In the poem "The Blue Mountains" what do you think the ashes are in the first line?

 

The Loaded Dog

Who are the three main characters in this story? 1.
2. 3.
What sort of fish spiked Dave in the arm?  
What colour is the dog?  
How was the fuse of the bomb lit?