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Two Queensland towns, Kynuna and Winton, compete over the origin of “Waltzing Matilda,” Australia’s unofficial national anthem, tied to labor history and bush culture.
A journey through Queensland’s outback explores the contested origins of Australia’s unofficial national anthem, “Waltzing Matilda,” with towns Kynuna and Winton both claiming to be where the song was first performed.
Winton’s North Gregory Hotel hosts daily performances by bush poet Gregory North, who examines the song’s history, inspired by Banjo Paterson’s 1895 visit and the 1891 Great Shearers’ Strike.
The Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton and the Australian Workers Heritage Centre in Barcaldine highlight the song’s ties to labor history, mateship, and cultural blending.
The route reflects the enduring legacy of the song as a symbol of Australian identity and working-class spirit.
Dos ciudades de Queensland, Kynuna y Winton, compiten por el origen de "Waltzing Matilda", el himno nacional no oficial de Australia, vinculado a la historia laboral y la cultura del bosque.