G'day Bob,
          I am a newcomer to this forum,who came across it while researching the Lowry story.

I have a similar version of the poem which I collected in the Crookwell district, where many descendants of the people involved in the events described still live. This version is said to have been written by the sister-in-law of Larry Cummins, Lowry's partner-in-crime.

I would be glad to share it with you. The two versions, viewed side-by-side, both make a lot more sense.

I have showed the music file from this thread to local musicians, but I am told that it needs to be converted to a more modern format so that they can read it.

Is there anyone in the group who can do so?

The locals are all keen to hear the tune that their ancestors would have been so familiar with.
                            Cheers, Roger.