“Ye Sons of Australia”

Description

"Ye sons of Australia, forget not the brave, And gather wildflowers to place on their graves. They were four daring outlaws...." In praise of the Kelly gang. It mentions the hunt for them, and how Kelly's sister Kate warned them. The ending is implied

Cross references

References

  1. Meredith/Anderson, pp. 99-100, "Ye Sons of Australia" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Manifold-PASB, pp. 68-69, "Ye Sons of Australia" (1 text, 1 tune)
  3. Roud #5475
  4. BI, MA099

About

Alternate titles: “Kate Kelly's Song”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1959 (recording, Phil Shirley)
Found in: Australia