Harry Morant

“ Let's toss a bumper down our throat,
Before we pass to heaven,
And toast: "The trim-set petticoat
We left behind in Devon."
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“ Young Merino bought the station, fenced the run and built a "shed,"
Sacked the stockmen, sold the cattle, and put on sheep instead,
But he wasn't built for Queensland, and every blooming year
One hears of "labour troubles" when Merino starts to shear. ”

“ And went a-swapping swear words 'round at the office-door.
For the boss began to language, and "The Rager" languaged back;
Says "The Rager" — "There’s my brother, can’t you give him, too, the sack?" ”