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- ↑ Grahame, Rachel, "Margaret Oppen (1890–1975)", Australian Dictionary of Biography, Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, retrieved 2024-02-12
- ↑ "Margaret Oppen Competition 2017". www.embroiderersguildnsw.org.au. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ↑ Beaney, Maries & Walker in Millar, L. (ed.) (2011) Radical Thread. The 62 Group 1962-2012. Tunbridge Wells: Direct Design Books
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