Southerly Busters

"Southerly Busters" by George Herbert Gibson offers a window into the lively world of 19th-century Australian bush life through humorous poetry and stories. The book is filled with comical tales about squatters, shepherds, and stockmen, capturing their challenges, friendships, and adventures in the rugged outback. From the opening reflections of "Ironbark" to the witty and humble preface where the author pokes fun at his own writing, readers meet memorable characters dealing with everyday struggles, social oddities, and personal shortcomings, all while offering a funny yet insightful look at both themselves and the world around them.