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Title
Saltbush Bill, Knight of the Stockwhip gives performance to Royal Family at Buckingham Palace.
Subject
Popular culture, Saltbush Bill, Knight of the Stockwhip, Buckingham Palace Performance, Buckingham Palace, Royal family, boomerang, stockwhip, William Mills, stockwhip king, knight, knighthood, bush, Australian bush
Description
Born in Victoria, Saltbush Bill was dubbed ‘Knight of the Stockwhip’ and travelled throughout Australia performing feats with the stockwhip. The royal family invited him to perform for them in London at Buckingham Palace, which he did. He was presented with a jewelled tie pin for his efforts. As Knight of bush skills, Bill displayed talents with the indigenous hunting tool, the boomerang as well.
Creator
Unknown
Source
National Library of Australia
Publisher
The Sydney Morning Herald
Date
27 March 1912
Rights
National Library of Australia
Format
Newspaper article; PDF
Language
English
Document Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Newspaper Article; PDF