“The Old Palmer Song”
Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1964
Found in: Australia
Description
"The wind is fair and free, my boys... The steamer's course is north, my boys, And the palmer we will see." The singer encourages his listeners to come with him to the gold fields; by working together, they can prosper
Historical references
- 1875 - Discovery of gold in the Palmer River in Queensland. The influx of people from all over the world meant that few grew rich -- and many starved in the inhospitable terrain
References
- Manifold-PASB, pp. 38-39, "The Old Palmer Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, PASB038
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