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Paterson, Andrew Barton (Banjo) (1864–1941)

poet, solicitor, journalist, war correspondent and soldier

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Banjo Paterson, c.1890

Banjo Paterson, c.1890

National Library of Australia, 22199070

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  • Paterson, Barty
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17 February, 1864
Narrambla, New South Wales, Australia

Death

5 February, 1941 (aged 76)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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