Author: Peter Forrest
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780980351507
Category : Ballads, English
Languages : en
Pages : 107

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Debunks contemporary views that Waltzing Matilda was an anthem for a free, socialist and independent Australia and argues that Paterson wrote it to impress a young woman.

Author: Dennis O'Keeffe
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1742377068
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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An expose of two cover-ups: one the death of a swagman by a billabong; the other, a torrid affair between Banjo Paterson and his fiancee's best friend, and how the two events come together in Australia's best-loved national song. Australians know Waltzing Matilda, written by their most popular poet Banjo Paterson, as their most loved song and unofficial national anthem. What Australians don't know is that their song is embroiled in a web of secrecy, violence and a triangular love affair. Written at a pivotal time in Australia's history, Waltzing Matilda is as important to Australian culture as events like the Eureka Stockade and the story of Ned Kelly. One hundred and fifteen years after the writing of Waltzing Matilda, Australians continue to be fascinated with the song and sing it proudly wherever they meet to celebrate. Given the facts outlined in this story, they will be further captivated and embrace the song for decades to come.

Author: Andrew Barton Paterson
Publisher: Scholastic Press
ISBN: 9781743832882
Category : Australian fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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This famous ballad of the outback wanderer who drowned himself rather than lose his freedom needs no introduction. There is no swagman as legendary as the tragic hero of this tale, and there is no Australian song as well-known throughout the world. Here the famous ballad is given new depth and perspective. Talented illustrator Freya Blackwood has explored the intriguing background behind the writing of this song, and has shown us not just the lively story of a proud outback larrikin, but also a glimpse into the clashes and struggles that were so formative of Australian history.

Author: Edel Wignell
Publisher: Interactive Publications
ISBN: 1921479884
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 38

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Annotation 'Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, Who'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me?'Everyone knows the words.Many people know that the poet 'Banjo' Paterson wrote them.But how may people know the origin of the tune?In 1895 a young woman named Christina Macpherson sat down and played a marching tune she'd heard. 'Banjo' Paterson, who was visiting Christina's brother, liked it and wrote the words of a song to it. That song was 'Waltzing Matilda'.'Banjo' became famous, and so did 'Waltzing Matilda'. But Christina's part in the song's creation was forgotten and she disappeared from history until the 1970s.Come a-waltzing with Christina now and discover her story - beginning in the first year of her life, when she encountered the ruthless bushranger Dan Morgan...

Author: K. R. Gaddy
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525555412
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322

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The true story of the Edelweiss Pirates, working-class teenagers who fought the Nazis by whatever means they could. Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean were classic outsiders: their clothes were different, their music was rebellious, and they weren’t afraid to fight. But they were also Germans living under Hitler, and any nonconformity could get them arrested or worse. As children in 1933, they saw their world change. Their earliest memories were of the Nazi rise to power and of their parents fighting Brownshirts in the streets, being sent to prison, or just disappearing. As Hitler’s grip tightened, these three found themselves trapped in a nation whose government contradicted everything they believed in. And by the time they were teenagers, the Nazis expected them to be part of the war machine. Fritz, Gertrud, and Jean and hundreds like them said no. They grew bolder, painting anti-Nazi graffiti, distributing anti-war leaflets, and helping those persecuted by the Nazis. Their actions were always dangerous. The Gestapo pursued and arrested hundreds of Edelweiss Pirates. In World War II’s desperate final year, some Pirates joined in sabotage and armed resistance, risking the Third Reich’s ultimate punishment. This is their story.

Author: Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338647210
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 249

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The 2022 Edgar Award Winner for Best Juvenline Mystery! What if you had no name, no past, and no home? Ivette. Joanna. And now: Katrina Whatever her name is, it won’t last long. Katrina doesn’t know any of the details about her past, but she does know that she and her parents are part of the Witness Protection Program. Whenever her parents say they have to move on and start over, she takes on a new identity. A new name, a new hair color, a new story. Until their location leaks and her parents disappear. Forced to embark on a dangerous rescue mission, Katrina and her new friend Parker set out to save her parents—and find out the truth about her secret past and the people that want her family dead. But every new discovery reveals that Katrina’s entire life has been built around secrets covered up with lies and that her parents were actually the ones keeping the biggest secret of all. Katrina must now decide if learning the whole truth is worth the price of losing everything she has ever believed about herself and her family.

Author: Kristina Webb
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062415476
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 335

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An artist shares the story of finding her passion and shares fifty art-inspired creative challenges to boost your creativity and set your imagination free. For the first time, artist and Instagram sensation Kristina Webb shares her story about growing up on a remote tropical island in the South Pacific, adjusting to life on the mainland, and traveling to the United States, where she had a life-changing experience. By taking a chance and following her passion, she has started an amazing life journey that she never dreamed possible. She hopes her story will inspire you to find your own true passion, whether it is art or something else entirely. This book is about your journey just as much as it is about hers, and it includes fifty art-inspired creative challenges for you to complete. The challenges are about having fun, letting go, and expressing yourself in any way you want. You don’t need to be an artist to pick up this book—just challenge yourself and give it a try. Your artistic adventure awaits! Color Me Creative also offers you the chance to download the free Unbound app to access interactive features and bonus videos by scanning the customized icon that appears throughout the book, including never-before-seen home videos and videos of Kristina drawing.

Author: Edel Wignell
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
ISBN: 9781459615274
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52

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Waltzing Matilda, Waltzing Matilda, Who'll come a-Waltzing Matilda with me?' Everyone knows the words. Many people know that the Australian poet 'Banjo' Paterson wrote them. But how may people know the origin of the tune? In 1895 a young woman named Christina Macpherson sat down and played a marching tune she'd heard. 'Banjo' Paterson, who was visiting Christina's brother, liked it and wrote the words of a song to it. That song was 'Waltzing Matilda'. 'Banjo' became famous, and so did 'Waltzing Matilda'. But Christina's part in the song's creation was forgotten and she disappeared from history until the 1970s. Come a-waltzing with Christina now and discover her story beginning in the first year of her life, when she encountered the ruthless bushranger Dan Morgan..

Author: Tim Borthwick
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
ISBN: 1460708407
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 240

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A unique collection of original Australian bush ballads and the stories that inspired them – in the tradition of Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson. WALTZING AUSTRALIA is a wonderful celebration of the Australian bush and the people who live there, written by a gifted storyteller who's spent much of his life working on the land. Featuring fifty poems and stories that tell of the heartbreak, humour and hard yakka that come with living and working in the bush – many of which were written on long days droving sheep and cattle, on the back of a motorbike, or by the fading light in camp hundreds of miles from anywhere. These evocative bush verses and the tales behind them shine light on characters and events from Australia's pioneering past as well as embracing Tim's own experiences in the outback.

Author: Gary Wood
Publisher: Australian Self Publishing Group
ISBN: 176356312X
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 282

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Ever since he was a young man living on the Gold Coast, Gary had dreamed of riding a motor-cycle around Australia. His focus on family, qualifications, career and mortgage conspired to push this dream out of his mind. Life had stopped being fun and he could see that it wouldn’t get better unless he changed his thinking. Then one night while lying in his hammock, sipping red wine, and listening to music, a song from his past came over the speaker. It was a message from his younger self reminding him of his dreams. He made a goal, got a motorcycle and some camping gear, and within two years he was on a solo motorcycle adventure through Queensland. This book is more than a motorcycle travel story, it’s an adventure through the heart of Queensland and the soul of Australia. Along the way, Gary learns the secret of life, loses his money by betting on chickens and solves the murder of the swaggie from the song Waltzing Matilda. His message to the reader is that it’s never too late to set and achieve goals. If he can do it anyone can, and it’s easier than you think. Just twist the throttle and look out for kangaroos.