Captain Cook single work   lyric/song  
Issue Details: First known date: 1907... 1907 Captain Cook
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First published in the Imperial Songster of 1907, captioned 'Bill Whitburn's Dago Gag', this piece of comic recitation was likely performed to a musical accompaniment. The piece includes references to both Captain James Cook and the Captain Cook Hotel, situated near Sydney's old Paddy's Markets in the Darling Harbour area.

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First known date: 1907
Last amended 15 Apr 2011 15:46:55
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    Australia,
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  • Darling Harbour, Sydney City, Inner Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales,
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