A re-en-actor name Geoffrey Graham interprets the poetry and life of Banjo Paterson, the acclaimed Australian Bush Poet.

Dr.Lucas immortalized this ride and fire in his now famous verse, Riley's Ride Fire.

The immense pile of firewood collected and prepared for the evening bonfire in the Riley's Ride.

Folknographers relax at the pool in Corryong at the Pinnibar Hotel before heading off to Walwa for an evening of Kangaroo and Wombat watching.

Jack Riley, a now famous bushman, rode into legend as he plummeted down steep mountain cliffs of the Snowy Mountains to reign in a run-away stallion. He is buried in Corryong, Victoria, Australia. The Snowy River Festival commemorates his life and death as they commence the festival. Here, Banjo Paterson recites some of his work as on-lookers pay tribute.

Jack Riley's life and escapades provided Banjo Paterson the inspiration for at least two poems he authored. The most famous, The Man from Snowy River, has become famous in the United States as well. This is the burial site of the famed bushman Jack Riley (in Corryong).

Some local Corryong women enjoy games of lawn bowling on the local greens. We get the names of two nearby towns from this game and tradition. Bowling Green, Kentucky and Bowling Green, Ohio take their names from this pasttime and these two towns, once long ago, had similar bowling greens as the one picture here.

Dr. David Lucas, in his Ohio University Southern shirt and his typical Harvard cap, presents his original poem entitled Riley's Ride Fire to an audience of over 200 Aussies. His poem commemorates the four day ride that the Australians make down the Snowy Mountains as they re-enact the Man From Snowy River ride. Jack Riley, a local from Corryong region, reputedly inspired Banjo Paterson's now famous poem. Lucas received a standing ovation for his presentation.

The beautiful Murray Valley that makes up the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, home of the famous folk tale, The Man from Snowy River.

The beautiful Murray Valley that makes up the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, home of the famous folk tale, The Man from Snowy River.

Local historian and cultural expert Val Ordish explains the geographical, historical, and traditional implications of the terrain and location of Corryong, Victoria, Australia.

The Snowy River folknography team listens as Val makes her witty explanations.

John Whitehead, local auhtority on Corryong culture and tradition, explains the way of living in the Murray Valley (foothills of the Snowy River) to the folknograpers from Ohio University Southern.