Bill Scott (author)

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. 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 for his contributions to folklore, folk music, and Australian literature. He was considered a living treasure, and his anthologies of songs and his donated collections continue his legacy.

Bill Scott
Bill Scott
BornWilliam Neville Scott
(1923-10-04)4 October 1923
Bundaberg, Queensland
Died22 December 2005(2005-12-22) (aged 82)
Warwick, Queensland
OccupationAuthor, Folklorist, Poet
NationalityAustralian
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