Bill Scott | |
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| Born | William Neville Scott 4 October 1923 Bundaberg, Queensland |
| Died | 22 December 2005 (aged 82) Warwick, Queensland |
| Occupation | Author, Folklorist, Poet |
| Nationality | Australian |
William Neville Scott OAM (4 October 1923 – 22 December 2005) was an Australian author, folklorist, songwriter, poet, and collector of bush ballads and Australian folk history.[1] He has published anthologies of Australian bush songs, including the best selling book The Complete Book of Australian Folklore published in 1976. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 1992[2] for his contributions to folklore, folk music, and Australian literature. He was considered a living treasure,[3] and his anthologies of songs and his donated collections continue his legacy.