BANJO PATTERSON

CHILDHOOD

• Born Andrew Barton Paterson in 1864 near Orange
• Three different schooling experiences
• At 16, became an apprentice to Sydney solicitor firm 'Spain and Salway'

EARLY SUCCESS

• Became a solicitor at 22 leading to the formation of 'Street and Paterson'
• Began publishing in 'The Bulletin' and 'Sydney Mail'
• The hugely successful 'Waltzing Matilda' and 'The Man From Snowy River' were published in 1895

LATER LIFE

• Special war correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald
• Appointed Editor of the Evening News
• Sailed to Europe during WW1 and became an ambulance driver
• Promoted to Major
• Achieved a CBE in 1939 after retiring in1930

PERSONAL LIFE

• Married Alice Walker in 1903
• Had two children, Grace and Hugh
• Died 5th February 1941

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