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Banjo Paterson Born
Christened with the name, Andrew Barton Paterson, the aspiring poet was born in Narrambla, close to Orange, a distinguised New South Wales suburb.Awakened into our world by his parents: Scottish-immigrant Andrew Bogle Paterson and Australian-born Rose Barton, both of who were graziers. -
Moved to Illalong
As a passerby of accomplished horsemen, Banjo had a keeness for horses and horsemanship, thus inspiring him to write greatly loved poems such as "The Man from Snowy River." At this time, Banjo Paterson was taught lessons by a governess at home. After he fulfilled his ambition of riding a horse, Banjo Paterson was enrolled in the bush school in Binalong. -
Enrolled in Sydney Grammar School
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Won Junior Knox Prize
Banjo Paterson won the Junior Knox Prize with another student, George Rich. He lived with his grandmother in Sydney and went to reside with his family during the holidays. -
Became a Solicitor
At the age of 16, thus finishing school, Paterson tried Sydney University's scholarship examination but failed. Although he had no university qualification, he was admitted into Sydney's firm of solicitors and was legally partnered with fellow solicitior, Street. He began publishing poems in newspapers under the pseudonym of 'The Banjo/' -
Publishing Poems
Partnering with Street, Banjo Paterson gained a good reputation in Australian writing. He composed his now famous ballad 'Waltzing Matilda' and his first book, The Man from Snowy River. -
War Correspondence
A war correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald, Banjo travelled to South Africa because of the Boer War. In 1902, he left the proffesion. -
Editor of the Evening News
Appointed the editor of the evening news for Sydney, Banjo upheld the position until 1908. -
Married Alice Walker
Banjo Paterson married Alice Walker, in Tenterfield Station:their first home was in Queen Street, Woolahra. -
Daughter, Grace, born
Andrew Paterson's first child, Grace Paterson was born. -
Son, Hugo, was born
Banjo Paterson's, second child, Hugo Paterson was born. -
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Ambulance Driving
During the Great World War, Paterson travelled to Europe as, yet again, a war correspondent. In a time between the war period, Paterson was articled to be an ambulance driver for the Australian Voluntary Hospital in France. -
Retired journalism
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Created a CBE
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Died
Paterson died of a heart attack in Sydney, and is buried alongside his wife. Though he has passed away, his legacy as one of Australia's best folk poets lives on. Generations after his are still being taught of an iconic and significant Australia. Who knows? Perhaps you are being taught about Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson by reading this timeline.
