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14 Waltzing Quirky fact : Matilda inspires nation’s pride Despite being considered the unofficial national anthem of Australia, Waltzing Matilda was overlooked by the public as its choice for a national anthem in both 1974 and 1977. Curriculum Information Year Learning and Assessment (Time, Continuity and Change/Culture and Identity) 6 Music creates Legends 7 Defining Australia - Musical Uniqueness Description The song ‘Waltzing Matilda’ embodies the Australian spirit and has played a significant part in defining the Australian character. Written by A.B. ‘Banjo’ Paterson in January 1895, the words were inspired when he was staying with the Macpherson family on Dagworth Station, north-west of Winton. Christina Macpherson is thought to have written the tune, adapting the Scottish march, ‘Thou Bonnie Wood of Craigielea’, to accompany the words. The phrase Waltzing Matilda is believed to have originated from German immigrants. Waltzing (auf der walz) meant ‘to go on the tramp’. In those days, apprentices would travel throughout Germany and to other European countries to gain experience in their trade, finding work with master craftsman and sleeping wherever they could. The word Matilda is from Teutonic origin meaning Mighty Battle Maiden - the name given to the women that followed the soldiers in the thirty year European war. The Matildas were like de-facto wives that kept their soldiers warm at night. The soldiers soon came to nickname their grey army coats Matildas and then, much later in Australia, Matilda was adopted as the name for a swag or blanket that was usually carried over the shoulder. Hence, Waltzing Matilda means to go walkabout looking for a job with your tools of trade and the things that keep you warm at night. Historians believe the song was first performed publicly at the North Gregory Hotel in Winton, on 6 April 1895, apparently at a banquet for the then Premier of Queensland. There are various interpretations of the meaning behind the song, ranging from those that say it is based around the conflict of the Great Shearers’ Strike (1891 - 1894), to those that believe it was a simple ditty written by Banjo Paterson to win the admiration and eye of a woman. Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton 034 Queensland’s Outback Education Handbook | Legendary Outback
History - Winton First residents: Koa, Malintji and Maiawali peoples European exploration: Ludwig Leichhardt, 1848 European settlement: 1866 Town gazetted: 1879 History highlights: n Opals discovered at Opalton in 1888 - the oldest opal mining venture in Australia n Site of Lark Quarry, the world’s only evidence of a dinosaur stampede n Home of the 20-30 tonne sauropod Elliot, Australia’s largest dinosaur skeleton discovered in 1999 Classroom Activities n Listen to a selection of traditional Australian songs and make a list of any locations that are mentioned in the lyrics. Try to pinpoint these locations on a map of Australia n You are an observer: You witness the singing of the song ‘Waltzing Matilda’ for the first time at the North Gregory Hotel in Winton. Give a critique of the song including how it was received by the locals n Write an alternative set of lyrics for the last verse of ‘Waltzing Matilda’ Best Experience The Waltzing Matilda Centre, Winton 50 Elderslie Street, Winton QLD 4735 Cost: Entry fee applies Hours: Open daily from 9.00am to 5.00pm Phone: 1300 665 115 Email: waltzing@matildacentre.com.au Website: www.matildacentre.com.au Additional Resources Waltzing Matilda Music and words - various renditions www.hamilton.net.au/matilda.html References Forrest, P. & S., 2008, Banjo & Christina : the true story of Waltzing Matilda, Shady Tree: Darwin, N.T. Mango Grove Lyrics www.newmango.com/mangos/lyrics/lyrics_ waltzing.html National Library of Australia www.nla.gov.au/epubs/waltzingmatilda/1-Orig- Christina.html Roger Clarke’s Waltzing Matilda Home Page www.anu.edu.au/people/Roger.Clarke/ WM/#Words The Australian National Anthem www.acn.net.au/articles/nationalanthem/ Further Information Waltzing Matilda Centre PO Box 286, Winton QLD 4735 Phone: 1300 665 115 www.experiencewinton.com.au Other Points of Interest n The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Foundation and Museum, Winton n Royal Open Air Theatre and Museum, Winton n Lark Quarry, Winton Mt Isa Longreach Townsville Rockhampton Charleville Brisbane Queensland’s Outback Education Handbook | Legendary Outback 035
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Page 3 and 4: i R n r e l h e r i o y g e r TRAVE
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Page 13 and 14: History - Barcaldine First resident
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