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Banjo was born on the 17 February 1864 near Orange NSW.
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Last convict ship to Australia unloads in Fremantle.
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When Andrew was 10 he moved to his grandmothers to attend Sydney Grammar school.
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When Andrew was 16 he changed his name to “Banjo” Because of his favourite horse.
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When Banjo was 31 he wrote his two famous poems Waltzing Matilda and The Man From Snowy River.
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Banjo went to Africa to help out in the Boer War.
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Federation of Australian colonies, Edmund Barton first Prime Minister, Australian flag flown for first time.
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Banjo got married to the love of his life Alison Walker.
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Banjo had a daughter with his wife named Grace Paterson.
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Banjo and Alice had another baby named Hugh paterson.
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First Australian banknote issued, first Commonwealth stamp issued.
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Australia enters WW1 and dents the world.
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ANZACs land at Gallipoli.
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Banjo became a ambulance diver to help people at war.
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61 720 dead and 152 171 wounded.
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Banjo was a sport writer.
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Billy Hughes was replaced with Stanley Bruce.
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Amy Johnson was the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia.
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge was open for the first time by Jack Lang.
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Siege of Tobruk begins Australia declares war on Japan.
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On the 5th of February Banjo Paterson died from a heart attack.
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Banjo is remembered to this day as he is on the 10 dollar note.
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Banjos poems are still remembered to this day, they have been made into movies, tv shows, Olympic opening ceremonies and even buildings have been named after him.
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