SONGS FROM THE BALCONY
Written in 1895 by Banjo Patterson, Waltzing Matilda is possibly the most famous Bush Ballad. With a smattering of Australian slang obscuring the meaning if you're not in the know so we'll give you a little dictionary.
Firstly "Waltzing" is travelling by foot.
"Matilda" is a bag which carries your belongings.
"Swagman" is an itinerant worker
"Jumbuck" sheep.
"Squatter" landowner.
"Billabong" is a watering hole.
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