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Waltzing Matlida epitomised the underdog, the hard-working hero of the land who was unjustly accused by the police. Ever since the convicts first landed on Australian shores, many groups of Australians have glorified the underdog. The song also drew attention to the difficult conditions surrounding the Great Shearer's Strike of the late 1800s. The lyrics were based on the story of a man named Samuel "Frenchy" Hoffmeister. In September 1894, on the Dagworth sheep station north of Winton, Queensland, some shearers were in a strike that turned violent. The strikers fired off their rifles and pistols in the air and then set fire to the woolshed at the Dagworth Homestead, killing over a hundred sheep. The owner of Dagworth Homestead and three policemen pursued Hoffmeister who, rather than be captured, shot and killed himself at a billabong.
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Is the Ute an Australian icon?
Holden was the first car manufacturer to come up with the Ute, the only problem is Holden is an American company.
What was the iconoclastic controversy?
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What was the first HP computer to have a brand name?
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Who is Columbo from Chicago?
A Person;Man;From Chicago;The Chicago icon??
How can you download Conqueror of all Worlds?
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Which Australian icon began in the town of Winton Queensland?
The song Waltzing Matilda is an Australian icon which began in Winton, Queensland.The lyrics to Banjo Paterson's Waltzing Matilda were written in 1895.They were based on the story of a man named Samuel "Frenchy" Hoffmeister. In September 1894, on the Dagworth sheep station north of Winton, Queensland, some shearers were in a strike that turned violent. The strikers fired off their rifles and pistols in the air and then set fire to the woolshed at the Dagworth Homestead, killing over a hundred sheep. The owner of Dagworth Homestead and three policemen pursued Hoffmeister who, rather than be captured, shot and killed himself at a billabong.
Why is Andrew Barton Paterson relevant to Australia?
Andrew Barton Paterson is the full name of the passionately nationalistic, popular Australian author and poet, 'Banjo' Paterson. In the latter years of the 19th century, the short stories and classic ballads of "The Banjo" inspired many Australians in a fledgling country searching for its own identity apart from Britain. In 1890 he wrote "The Man From Snowy River", a poem which caught the heart of the nation. Perhaps even better known than "The Man From Snowy River" is his poem "Waltzing Matilda" which has become a true Australian icon.
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Because it is a Australian car
What do the words Australian icon mean?
respectful
Who is Andrew Barton Paterson?
Andrew Barton Paterson is the full name of the passionately nationalistic, popular Australian author and poet, 'Banjo' Paterson. In the latter years of the 19th century, the short stories and classic ballads of "The Banjo" inspired many Australians in a fledgling country searching for its own identity apart from Britain. Paterson adopted his nickname after 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. Perhaps even better known than "The Man From Snowy River" is his poem "Waltzing Matilda" which has become a true Australian icon. Paterson lived from 1864 to 1941.
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because the meat pie is an Australian icon and it is yummy
How did tiki become New Zealand icon?
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What edible Australian icon was created in 1923?
Vegemite Vegemite
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It is unique and it represents Australia
Is bondi beach a Australian icon?
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Is the barbecue an Australian icon?
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Where do vegemite sandwiches come from?
Vegemite is an Australian product, mate! Vegemite was invented by the aussies and is an Australian icon!
