The Life and Times of Banjo Paterson

The Life and Times of Banjo Paterson

Registration for this event opens on 16 February 2026

Presenter: Denis Simond

Banjo Paterson is considered to be one of Australia's greatest Poets, best remembered for penning "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River".

These four sessions will introduce a selection of poems and short stories and place them in the context of his life and times.

We will explore:

• His Biography and background
• His early works and the Outback along with his Town Life and War experience
• The Bulletin debates with Henry Lawson
• Banjo's Bush Ballads and Sporting Life

The programs ends with "Dead Men Talking", a play, in which Henry Lawson and Banjo, while in the Leviticus Bar at the Gates Of Heaven prior to entering them, discuss their lives together in the late 1800s and early 1900's.

Event Manager:  Judith Foley

Arrive early to help with room set up .

Registration is free but a gold coin is required to attend the session.

Please respond by text on 0427 487 253 to apologise or cancel ~ include your full name.