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Was Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Paterson going to be the Australian national anthem?
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∙ 14y ago
"Waltzing Matilda" had a chance of becoming Australia's national anthem in the 1970s/1980s. Back in 1973 then Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam wanted a new national anthem instead of "God Save the Queen" and a competition was held. None of the new entries was considered worthy enough, so the existing songs "Advance Australia Fair", "Waltzing Matilda" and "Song of Australia" were proposed. A 1974 national poll found that "Advance Australia Fair" was the most popular choice. In 1977 the Fraser government held a referendum and attached a national plebiscite to choose the National song. "Advance Australia Fair" won with 43%, "Waltzing Matilda" with 28% and "Song of Australia" with 10%, keeping "God Save the Queen" had 19%. Finally in 1984 the Hawke government adopted "Advance Australia Fair" as the national anthem. For "Waltzing Matilda" to become the Australian national anthem would require an extremely wide-spread ground swell of popular support, intense lobbying of federal members and probably another naitonal plebiscite to confirm its choice. Timing would be important, perhaps during next serious fling at becoming a Republic: some will argue for a new national anthem, not to mention a new flag. Fortunately enough people regard the choice of a song about an itinerant stealing a sheep and drowning rather than be taken into custody as somewhat less dignified as the nation's anthem than the present choice.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y ago"Waltzing Matilda" was considered by some and favoured by many to be the new Australian national anthem.
Margaret Whitlam, wife of the then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, proposed "Advance Australia Fair" as the new anthem, a song which very few people had even heard of, much less knew the words to.
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∙ 12y agobecause it already joins the nation and is a spirit of joy and pride in being australian
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What is the national song of australia which is not the national anthem?
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
Is waltzing Matilda a ballad?
Waltzing Matilda is considered an old country Australian folk song and a bush ballad.
Who is waltzing Matilda?
Waltzing Matilda is not a person. A Matilda was a swag, or the simple, basic belongings that a swagman carried with him as he roamed the Australian bush or outback, looking for work or a handout. A Matilda usually consisted of nothing more than a blanket, a billy and/or cooking pot, and maybe a spare shirt, if he was lucky. To go "waltzing Matilda" with someone was a colloquialism for joining a swagman on his travels, living free and unencumbered on the bush road.
The Australian national anthem we've golden soil?
The Australian national anthem is titled "Advance Australia Fair". It was nearly "Waltzing Matilda". This has become Australia's second, or unofficial anthem.
Where was Waltzing Matilda established?
Waltzing Matilda is a poem and a song which was first performed at the North Gregory Hotel in Winton, Queensland.
What is the national song of australia which is not the national anthem?
Waltzing Matilda is considered the non-official Australian anthem.
Did Andrew Barton Paterson write Waltzing Matilda?
Yes. Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda.
Who is credited with writing waltzing Matilda?
'Waltzing Matilda' was written by Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, a significant Australian author and poet of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Who was the prolific writer of waltzing Matilda?
The words to Waltzing Matilda were written by AB 'Banjo' Paterson.
What is an example of an ballad?
Waltzing Matilda by Banjo Paterson
Which Australian note has excerpts from Waltzing Matilda?
The current polymer Australian Ten Dollar note has Andrew Barton (Banjo) Paterson (balladist & journalist) on the front and Dame Mary Gilmore (poet & human rights campaigner) on the back. The $10 note only has the words "Waltzing Matilda" on it. The text along the bottom of the note are excerpts from "The Man From Snowy River". "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man From Snowy River" are both the work of Banjo Paterson.
What is Banjo Paterson's most famous poem?
Waltzing Matilda
What Australian bush ballad is also known as Australia's unofficial national anthem?
Waltzing Matilda
Australian famous songs?
Waltzing Matilda
Is waltzing Matilda a ballad?
Waltzing Matilda is considered an old country Australian folk song and a bush ballad.
What dance is musically associated with Matilda?
the waltz-from the well known Australian song Waltzing Matilda
Is the banjo Paterson sail boat named after banjo Paterson the poet?
Yes, the Banjo Paterson sail boat is named after the famous Australian poet, Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson. He was known for his bush poetry, including the iconic works "Waltzing Matilda" and "The Man from Snowy River."
