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- 1 2 3 "Tarzan the Ape Map" – who brings back fond memories Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1970, p85
- 1 2 Niue's loss Pacific Islands Monthly, December 1971, p117
- 1 2 Mr. A. Stickland Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1971, p132
- ↑ Niue Island Defers New Member System Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1966, p65
- ↑ Niue, Cooks Take New Steps Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1966, p15