The above posted poem, by Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, truly does beg to be given a tune...

from the book "Collected Verse of A.B. Paterson---Angus & Robertson publisher

And thanks to Dale Rose for pointing me to this 'cause he knew I'd probably have my book packed in an unmarked box as I'd told him we were striving to get moved!! Deductive reasoning rivalling Holmes'! Thanks Mr. Rose!!