On this day 155 years ago, a lonely and depressed west Wales man set sail for Australia to become possibly the most famous "jolly swagman ... folk song "Waltzing Matilda" - came from Trecefel ...

The title was Australian slang for travelling on foot (waltzing) with one's belongings in a "matilda" (swag) slung over one's back. The song narrates the story of an itinerant worker, or "swagman ...

Waltzing Matilda and leading a water-bag - Who'll come a-waltzing Matilda with me? Down came a jumbuck to drink at the water-hole, Up jumped the swagman and grabbed him with glee; And he sang as he ...