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When was Andrew Barton Paterson born?
Banjo was born on the 17 February 1864 near Orange NSW. -
Convict ship
Last convict ship to Australia unloads in Fremantle. -
Living situation
When Andrew was 10 he moved to his grandmothers to attend Sydney Grammar school. -
Name Changed
When Andrew was 16 he changed his name to “Banjo” Because of his favourite horse. -
Poetry
When Banjo was 31 he wrote his two famous poems Waltzing Matilda and The Man From Snowy River. -
Africa
Banjo went to Africa to help out in the Boer War. -
Federation of Australia
Federation of Australian colonies, Edmund Barton first Prime Minister, Australian flag flown for first time. -
Marriage
Banjo got married to the love of his life Alison Walker. -
It’s a girl
Banjo had a daughter with his wife named Grace Paterson. -
It’s a boy
Banjo and Alice had another baby named Hugh paterson. -
The first Australian banknote
First Australian banknote issued, first Commonwealth stamp issued. -
WW1
Australia enters WW1 and dents the world. -
Gallipoli
ANZACs land at Gallipoli. -
Ambulance Driver
Banjo became a ambulance diver to help people at war. -
The ending of WW1
61 720 dead and 152 171 wounded. -
Sports Writer
Banjo was a sport writer. -
New Prime Minister
Billy Hughes was replaced with Stanley Bruce. -
First Woman Flyer
Amy Johnson was the first woman to fly solo from Britain to Australia. -
Sydney Harbour Bridge
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was open for the first time by Jack Lang. -
Japan war
Siege of Tobruk begins Australia declares war on Japan. -
Death
On the 5th of February Banjo Paterson died from a heart attack. -
10 dollar note
Banjo is remembered to this day as he is on the 10 dollar note. -
2019
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.
