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BTN: Who was Banjo Paterson?

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Portrait photo of Banjo Paterson, text overlay of Paterson siganture
BTN: Who was Banjo Paterson?

SUBJECTS:  English, History

YEARS:  5–6


Banjo Paterson was an Australian writer and a poet, most famous for writing 'Waltzing Matilda' and 'The Man From Snowy River'.

It could be said that his writing, based on his own experiences of the Australian bush life, has shaped Australia's identity.

Do you agree? Why/why not?



Date of broadcast: 18 Feb 2014


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