Kuaotunu's All the Go

DESCRIPTION: "Kuaotunu's all the go, Kuaotunu! Kuaotunu! We'll step it out both heel and tow, For golden Kuaotunu!" People come to visit the gold fields and have sundry adventures, often arguing over claims. The song concludes with three cheers for Kuaotunu
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1890 (Auckland "New Zealand Observer," according to Bailey/Roth-ShantiesByTheWay-NZ)
KEYWORDS: New Zealand gold mining
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Bailey/Roth-ShantiesByTheWay-NZ, p. 69, "(no title)" (1 excerpted text, tune referenced)
CROSS-REFERENCES:
cf. "Tullochgorum" (tune)
File: BaRo069

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