BANJO PATERSON

Made By Alessia

Contents Page
Title Page Slide 1 Contence Page Slide 2 Early Life.. Slide 3 Contributions.. Slide 4 Life Path... Slide 5 A Difference Slide 6 Pictures..Slide 7,8,9,10 And 11 Think Fast.Slide 12 And 13 Answers14

Banjos early life

'Banjo' Paterson, known as Barty to his family, was born Andrew Barton Paterson at Narrambla, near Orange on 17 February 1864. His parents, Andrew Bogle and Rose Isabella Paterson were graziers on Illalong station in the Yass district. After completing school the 16-year-old was articled to the Sydney firm of solicitors. in 1886 Banjo began publishing verse in the Bulletin and Sydney Mail under the pseudonyms 'B' and 'The Banjo'.

Banjos Contributions
In 1895, at the age of 31 and still in partnership with Street, Andrew Barton Paterson achieved two milestones in Australian writing. He composed his now famous ballad 'Waltzing Matilda' and his first book, The Man from Snowy River, and other verses, was published by Angus & Robertson, marking the beginning of an epoch in Australian publishing. This hallmark publication sold out its first edition within a week and went through four editions in six months, making Paterson second only to Kipling in popularity among living poets writing in English. His poetry continues to sell well today and is available in many editions, some of which are illustrated.

Banjos Life Path

During World War I Paterson sailed to Europe hoping for an appointment as war correspondent. Instead, during the course of the war he was attached as an ambulance driver to the Australian Voluntary Hospital in France and was commissioned to the 2nd Remount Unit of the AIF. He was eventually promoted to Major. In 1903 he married Alice Walker in Tenterfield. Their first home was in Queen Street, Woollahra. The Patersons had two children, Grace born in 1904 and Hugh born in 1906

Banjos Difference
In Australia again he returned to journalism, retiring in 1930. He was created CBE in 1939. At the time of his death on 5 February 1941 his reputation as the principal folk poet of Australia was secure. His body of work included seven volumes of poetry and prose in many editions, a collection The Collected Verse of A.B. Paterson (1923), a book for children The Animals Noah Forgot (1933), and an anthology The Old Bush Songs (1905), in addition to his many pieces of journalism and reportage. Paterson's role in Australian culture has been celebrated on the Australian $10 note.

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The $10.00 note

Think Fast
Question 1 What is Banjos most famous ballad? A. The man from snowy river. B. Waltzing Matilda C. The National Anthem Question 2 Where was Banjo born? A. Orange, Sydney B. Uluru C. The Eiffel Tower

Think Fast
Question 3 What was Banjo? A. A Singer B. Poet C. Artist Question 4 What was Banjos name to his family? A. Barty B. Andrew C. Barton

Answers
Question 1.. Waltzing Matilda Question 2..Orange, Sydney Question 3.. Poet Question 4 Barty

Bibliography
Banjo Biography on the My Classes page. Famous Australians page 9-page11 Behind the News.

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