AB 'Banjo' Paterson was a famous Australian bush poet and author, who was born not far from Orange, in New South Wales. He was a fully qualified solicitor by the age of 23. A scholarly and well-read person, Paterson began publishing his poetry in the Sydney edition of The Bulletin in 1885 under the pseudonym of "The Banjo", which was the name of one of his favourite horses.
In 1890 he wrote "The Man From Snowy River", a poem which caught the heart of the nation, and in 1895 had a collection of his works published under that name. This book is the most sold collection of Australian Bush Poetry and is still being reprinted today. A "bush balladeer", he was also the author of other well known poems such "Clancy of the Overflow", "Mulga Bill's Bicycle" and, of course, "Waltzing Matilda".
AB 'Banjo' Paterson was a famous Australian poet and writer (1864-1941). The initials AB stand for Andrew BartonPaterson .
Certainly not. AB 'Banjo' Paterson was a famous Australian bush poet and author, known especially for his patriotism and the way his writing glorified the bush.
Andrew Barton Paterson is his real name, but at the end of anything he wrote he put "The Banjo" after the his favourite family race horse
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This is AB 'Banjo' Paterson's "The Man From Snowy River".
No Australian circulation coin has an image of AB "Banjo" Paterson on it. The 1995 One Dollar coin commemorates the centenary of "Waltzing Matilda" and depicts a swagman, the subject of the song, on the reverse. Some suggest that the image is that of the AB Paterson, but it impossible to tell and does not bear any resemblance to any other images of him, and would only be speculation. Below the swagman is the name, A.B. "Banjo" Paterson, who is credited with writing the song. The current Australian polymer Ten Dollar note issued since 1993 has an image of Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson on the front.
AB 'Banjo' Paterson was an Australian writer and poet who wrote numerous ballads based on life in the Bush. He was a passionate horseman, so his favourite subject was, arguably, anything to do with horses and brumbies in the Australian Bush, whether it was to do with riding them, or stories of bushmen and stockmen.
Banjo Paterson is featured on the Australian $10 note as a tribute to his significant contributions to Australian literature and culture. He is best known for his iconic poems, such as "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River," which capture the spirit of the Australian bush and the experiences of its people. The inclusion of Paterson on the note reflects Australia's appreciation for its literary heritage and the role of storytelling in shaping national identity.
AB 'Banjo' Paterson wrote Mulga Bill's bicycle in 1896. It was first published in The Sydney Mail on 25 July 1896.
The words to Waltzing Matilda were written by AB 'Banjo' Paterson.
It is uncertain when Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson started writing. In 1885, Paterson began publishing his poetry in the Sydney edition of The Bulletin under the pseudonym of "The Banjo", which was the name of one of his favourite horses.
AB 'Banjo' Paterson was a famous (and favourite) Australian poet and writer. He was also a war correspondent during the Boer war. His distinctive name came when, in 1885, he began publishing his poetry in the Sydney edition of The Bulletin under the pseudonym of "The Banjo", the name of a favourite horse. In 1890 he wrote "The Man From Snowy River", a poem which caught the heart of the nation, and really propelled him to fame.