Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Waltzing Matilda!

Here is the unofficial national anthem of Australia performed by Slim Dusty:



Australian phrases used in the song:

swagman= tramp or wanderer
swag= clothes, cooking tools, bedroll etc.
billabong= waterhole
coolibah= species of eucalypt
billy= container used for boiling water or tea
waltzing matilda= to be "on the road" or travel with swag
jumbuck= sheep
tuckerbag= food bag
troopers= mounted police officers

1 comment:

  1. Anna,
    The local radio station played this song frequently when I was a kid. I never knew what all the words meant..thanks for the interpretation!
    Linda B

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