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A Matilda is a swag or bundle made of cloth in which a swagman would tie his belongings on his back as he travelled around.
In Waltzing Matilda, an Australian swagman (homeless drifter who wandered between towns and cattle/sheepstations) stops by a billabong, which is a watehole cut off from the main river or creek. He waits for water to boil in his billy, presumably to make some tea. While doing so, he notices a jumbuck, or male sheep, come to the water. He springs up, grabs the sheep, and stuffs it into his tucker bag (a bag or box to hold food or other other rations).
The actual words about going "waltzing Matilda" mean having the freedom to come and go as one pleases. Swagmen would toss their swag (Matilda) onto their back and go wandering, not subject to anyone's authority. This particular swagman was also not going to be subject to anyone's authority. He was free to camp wherever he wanted, free to roam, free to steal a sheep if he wanted, and free to take his own life so the troopers couldn't take away his freedom.
Simply put, Waltzing Matilda refers to a man who carries his swag around the countryside, seeking work or at least a place to camp or have a feed for the night. Matilda is the name for the swag, and the term Waltzing describes a man who travels seeking work. So, he waltzes Matilda.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoWaltzing Matilda tells the story of a swagman who camps by a billabong (waterhole). While he's there, a jumbuck (ram) comes down to take a drink at the billabong. The swagman swipes the jumbuck, shoving it in his swag, whereupon the troopers (police) appear to arrest him. To evade arrest, he jumps into the billabong, whereupon he drowns. "And his ghost may be heard as you pass by that billabong..."
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∙ 13y agoI'm sure it has been in several, but one that comes to mind is On the Beach. Somewhere around 1954 staring Gregory Peck and Ava Gardner and quite a few other well known actors of the day
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Is waltzing Matilda a ballad?
Waltzing Matilda is considered an old country Australian folk song and a bush ballad.
Where was Waltzing Matilda established?
Waltzing Matilda is a poem and a song which was first performed at the North Gregory Hotel in Winton, Queensland.
What is the national song of australia which is not the national anthem?
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
In the song Waltzing Matilda what is the jumbuck?
A jumbuck is a male sheep.
Is Waltzing Matilda a narrative poem?
Yes, "Waltzing Matilda" could be said to be a narrative poem as it tells a story in ballad form.
What does a tucker bag mean from Waltzing Matilda?
what dose a tucker bag mean from the song Waltzing Matilda
What is carried in the song Waltzing Matilda?
The swagman in Waltzing Matilda caries a swag, which is simply a bundle with all his possessions.
Is waltzing Matilda a ballad?
Waltzing Matilda is considered an old country Australian folk song and a bush ballad.
What is Australia continents song?
"Waltzing Matilda"
Where was Waltzing Matilda established?
Waltzing Matilda is a poem and a song which was first performed at the North Gregory Hotel in Winton, Queensland.
What is the national song of australia which is not the national anthem?
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
How many choruses does the song 'Waltzing Matilda' have?
This song has two choruses.
How many troopers are there in the song waltzing Matilda?
3 troopers
In the song Waltzing Matilda what is the jumbuck?
A jumbuck is a male sheep.
What dance is musically associated with Matilda?
the waltz-from the well known Australian song Waltzing Matilda
What does Matilda mean in Australia?
"Matilda", as in the song "Waltzing Matilda", means a swag, which is a sort of sleeping bag bundle of blanket and sheets that you roll out on the ground. Waltzing in this case means walking or traveling - together "Waltzing Matilda" means traveling out bush on foot and sleeping under the stars in your sleeping bag.
How many troopers ar in Waltzing Matilda?
There are 3 troopers in Waltzing Matilda.
