OVER the past couple of years we have heard many claims referring to the birth and upbringing of Andrew Barton 'Banjo' Paterson, and I am the last one to critise other people's research.
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With this in view the following information, possibly commonly known, may be of some help.
In the introduction to 'The Complete Works of A.B. 'Banjo' Paterson', the family affirm that he was the eldest child of Andrew Bogle Paterson and Rose Isabella Nee Barton, both parents being from pioneering families.
At the time of Andrew Paterson's birth on February 17, 1864, his parents were living on the Central West property known as 'Buckinbah Station' near Obley.
As the homestead was rough and isolated, Paterson's mother travelled to Narrambla, the home of her aunt, Mrs Rose Templar, for her confinement.
There have been some various theories put forward as to the the exact location where young Andrew's birth took place, so it is of interest to look at an article from the Sydney Morning Herald.
This article describes: "a highly improved property of 1,920 acres", eight rooms with lobby and 12-foot veranda, offices, kitchen and laundry. There was also an orchard complete with garden house and other conveniences.
A very presentable birth place for Banjo.
Russell Moor, President of the Marsden Rural History Centre
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