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- ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 202. OCLC 154283103.
- ↑ "Summary for Europe". Otago Daily Times. 30 May 1870.
- ↑ "By Electric Telegraph". Otago Witness. 20 May 1870.
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