“Colonial Experience”
Description
The singer, newly arrived in Sydney, sees sights unlike any he's seen before. He also experiences firsthand the heat and drought, and has to work very hard. The mosquitoes and ants are always pestering him. It's an uncomfortable, laborious life
References
- Fahey-Eureka, pp. 60-61, "Colonial Experience" (1 text, 1 tune -- a reworked version)
- Paterson/Fahey/Seal, pp. 111-113, "Colonial Experience" (1 text)
- Roud #9110
- BI, FaE060