“The Old Man Kangaroo”
Description
The singer and Bill Chippen are out of food when they spot a kangaroo. Chippen attacks the beast, which seizes him. The singer shoves his tucker-bag over the 'roo, then cuts off its tail. The animal drops dead; the two feed on its tail
References
- Meredith/Anderson, pp. 40-41, "The Old Man Kangaroo" (1 text, 2 tunes)
- Paterson/Fahey/Seal, pp. 303-305, "Tailing a Kangaroo" (1 text)
- BI, MA040