I think it's interesting that he makes reference to King and Crown, Hobart having been founded by Philip Gidley King.
Also, there was a prison in Hobart Town, along with two female factories. And Bellerive is right across the river.
I think the character of this song (who may or may not be Bryn) did kill the boy in the first verse and is only claiming to be a petty thief in the third. He does say "lifted up my axe and down."
I think the sixth verse is a reference to modern-day Hobart (increasing in size, they would have cut down the trees and paved the streets).
I'm Canadian, so excuse me if any of my info is wrong.
I think it's interesting that he makes reference to King and Crown, Hobart having been founded by Philip Gidley King. Also, there was a prison in Hobart Town, along with two female factories. And Bellerive is right across the river. I think the character of this song (who may or may not be Bryn) did kill the boy in the first verse and is only claiming to be a petty thief in the third. He does say "lifted up my axe and down." I think the sixth verse is a reference to modern-day Hobart (increasing in size, they would have cut down the trees and paved the streets).
I'm Canadian, so excuse me if any of my info is wrong.