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Truth Newspaper 25th Sept 1927. Following a report that shady hawkers had been selling dyed sparrows instead of Roller Canaries. SITE SOURCE: Section 5. CRIME AND CORRUPTION Paddington DittySister Mary bought a canaryPaying cost a sigh Day and night Tis true, too right, She listened to its cry But strange to say it never whistled This is the reason why She found sole cock sparrow feathers Coming through the dye.
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