"Our Mat" by Andrew Barton Paterson is a heartwarming and humorous tale that follows the misadventures of Matilda Montgomerie, a feisty and independent young woman living on a remote Australian sheep station. Paterson's prose is full of wit and charm, capturing the beauty and challenges of outback life in vivid detail. Matilda's resilience and resourcefulness make her a lovable protagonist, and readers will find themselves rooting for her as she navigates the rugged terrain and eccentric characters of the bush. The author's love for the Australian landscape shines through in his vivid descriptions, painting a vibrant picture of the outback that is both breathtaking and unforgiving. Overall, "Our Mat" is a delightful and engaging read that will leave readers with a newfound appreciation for the spirit of the Australian bush.

Book Description:
volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Our Mat by A. B. Paterson.
This was the Weekly Poetry project for July 14, 2019.
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Banjo Paterson's speculations on a piece of prison craft. This poem references The Darlinghurst Gaol, a former Australian prison located in Darlinghurst, New South Wales. Australian poet Henry Lawson spent time incarcerated there during some of the turbulent years of his life and described the gaol as Starvinghurst Gaol due to meagre rations given to the inmates. It was closed in 1914 and has subsequently been repurposed to house the National Art School.