Banjo Paterson

Banjo Paterson
A Long Way to Tipperary
by
Christine Larsen
It was an extremely long way to Tipperary from New South Wales in Australia, but despite Irish parentage, the wide brown land Downunder was where Patrick Joseph Hartigan would make his life - as a Catholic priest - and as an author of poems, stories and historical research into the country and his religion. He was highly respected and appreciated in both fields, but one poem in particular, became so popular, its name became a widely used colloquialism for all manner of dire predictions of the potential for impending disaster. Don't be alarmed - this is a humorous poem that just happens to depict a personality-type we have all known, somewhere... sometime.
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Long-Way-to-Tipperary
id=6660220 - Oct 31, 2011
Doctor Patterson, E.I.D.
by
Annie Whitney
Who would have known that a gangly, goofy, young Australian Cattledog, rescued from certain death, would become the now well-known Dr. Patterson, Equine Injury Detector? Because he would not do what he was ''supposed'' to do, on the northern New Mexico ranch where he resided, he was slated to be shot and replaced with a new cattledog.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Doctor-Patterson,-E.I.D.
id=6712781 - Nov 23, 2011
Making Memorable Art - The Power of Story
by
Dorothy Gauvin
If you don't like Modern Art, is it truly because you're just too dumb to understand it? The real reason may lie in an ancient human need.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Making-Memorable-Art---The-Power-of-Story
id=306841 - Sep 21, 2006
Waltzing Matilda - Australia's Other Anthem Grew From a Struggle Between Socialism and Capitalism
by
Dorothy Gauvin
Thousands of unemployed, unskilled labourers fled from Australian cities during the global financial crisis of the late 19th century. At a time when governments offered little in the way of social welfare, the only hope these men had for supporting their families was to take to the road, seeking work in rural areas. Queensland - over the border in the North - was the best bet.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Waltzing-Matilda---Australias-Other-Anthem-Grew-From-a-Struggle-Between-Socialism-and-Capitalism
id=6994487 - Apr 11, 2012
A Few Good Men - Australian Bush Balladeers
by
Christine Larsen
They 'sang' the songs of the Australian Bush in their poetry. They felt the anguish, the pain of the battlers in city and country alike. Their words touch and haunt us -- and challenge us to live our lives just a little better, a lot more courageously, and with a whole heap more dignity.
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Few-Good-Men---Australian-Bush-Balladeers
id=4860259 - Aug 18, 2010
Orange - The City of Colour
by
Chrissy Barton
Orange is nestled in the central west of the New South Wales Central Tablelands. Located only 260 kilometres west of Sydney, Orange is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. Positioned on the western side of the Great Dividing Range, its close proximity to regional centres Bathurst and Dubbo, make Orange a popular destination for a wide range of visitors.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Orange---The-City-of-Colour
id=5718819 - Jan 13, 2011
A Q and A With Jack Thompson - One of Australia's Finest Actor
by
Alyce Glennys
A Q
A with Aussie icon Jack Thompson. Learn more about Australia's favorite actor - his thoughts on life, family, love and death. One of his best interviews.
http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Q-and-A-With-Jack-Thompson---One-of-Australias-Finest-Actor
id=6445161 - Jul 23, 2011
Sydney Driving Holiday -- Mucking About in the Country
by
Alyssa Betts
Blue mountains, bush ballads, gold rush sites, over-sized telescopes -- this is Central West country. When you've had enough of tripping about Sydney in your fashionable footwear, pull on your boots and go for a little adventure out West.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Sydney-Driving-Holiday----Mucking-About-in-the-Country
id=57391 - Aug 06, 2005
Tonic in a Teapot!
by
Michelle Sweeney
Tea - fast becoming a tea replacement? Second consumed beverage after water - maybe?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Tonic-in-a-Teapot!
id=198628 - May 15, 2006
Poetic Form - Tips For Writing Poetry
by
Carolyn Cordon
Poetry is about many things. The reasons people write poetry are varied too. A lot of people, when asked, will own up to scribbling angst-ridden lines in their youth, but say they haven't written any poetry since they 'Grew up'.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Poetic-Form---Tips-For-Writing-Poetry