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Will Whitburn Will Whitburn i(A104660 works by)
Born: Established: ca. 1863 Melbourne, Victoria, ; Died: Ceased: 29 Jul 1928 Notting Hill, Murrumbeena - Oakleigh - Springvale area, Melbourne South East, Melbourne, Victoria,
Gender: Male
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1 Drink's a Curse Will Whitburn , 2011 single work prose
— Appears in: Australian Variety Theatre Archive : Popular Culture Entertainment: 1850-1930
1 Captain Cook Will Whitburn , 1907 single work lyric/song
— Appears in: The Balls of Bob Menzies : Australian Political Songs 1900-1980 1989; (p. 59-60)

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.
1 The Twins Will Whitburn , Cogill Brothers , 1892 single work drama sketch (theatrical) humour
1 Justice Outdone Will Whitburn , Cogill Brothers , Harry Rickards , 1892 single work drama sketch (theatrical) humour

Minstrel farce.
1 The Coachman Will Whitburn , F. M. Clark , 1888 single work drama sketch (theatrical) humour

Minstrel farce.
1 The Bushrangers Will Whitburn , F. M. Clark , 1888 single work drama sketch (theatrical) humour

Minstrel farce.
1 A Dreadful Tragedy Will Whitburn , F. M. Clark , 1885 single work drama sketch (theatrical) humour

Minstrel farce.
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