From dirty joke to national ditty
Waltzing Matilda is one of Australia’s most beloved songs. But the origin of the term can be traced back to the battlefields of Germany. Author Jim Haynes joins the show to tell the story.
More at: http://www.jimhaynes.com.au/
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Original URL: https://www.thechronicle.com.au/news/national/from-dirty-joke-to-national-ditty/audio/41e976751a839ccc73750a14bc5a8a44
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