Gidday, Iain

That book is a treasure, you are lucky to have it. 30-odd years ago a cousin had the family bible re-bound (also at great expense) so it can survive another century or 2 or 3 ...

By-the-way, the term "Waltzing Matilda" refers to wandering about looking for work (or not looking for work, just a handout) - it's not a dance tune. The definition given in the Australia Dictionary is "To walk or wander aimlessly in the bush or country."

My friend Dennis O'Keeffe has spent 20 years researching the song & you might like to have a look at his Waltzing Matilda site

sandra