Now the squatters and the 'cockies,' Shearers, trainers and their jockeys Had gathered them together for a meeting on the flat; They had mustered all their forces, Owners brought their fastest horses,...
'It's my shout this time, boys, so come along and breast the bar, And kindly mention what you're going to take; I don't feel extra thirsty, so I'll sample that 'three-star',...
Kelly the Ranger half opened an eye To wink at the Army passing by, While his hot breath, thick with the taint of beer, Came forth from his lips in a drunken jeer. Brown and bearded and long of limb...