Notable Poets
Examples of the language used within bush poetry can be found in many poems by famous bush poets including Henry Lawson (1867–1922), Banjo Paterson (1864–1941) and Dorothea Mackellar (1885–1968).
Some of their popular poems include:
- Henry Lawson – "Freedom on the Wallaby", "The City Bushman", and "Up the Country";
- Banjo Paterson – "The Man From Snowy River", "Waltzing Matilda" and "Clancy of the Overflow";
- Dorothea Mackellar – "My Country".
Banjo Paterson is currently featured on the Australian ten dollar bank note amongst scenes of the Australian outback.
Banjo Patterson's Waltzing Matilda is even considered Australia's unofficial National Anthem.
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