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- ↑ Map Sydney Ferries
- ↑ NSW Government unveils plans for the future of Sydney ferries Australian Broadcasting Corporation 22 May 2013
- ↑ Ferries ahoy as minister pushes the boat out Sydney Morning Herald 22 May 2013
- ↑ Anger over ferry wharf closure Inner West Courier 8 August 2013
- ↑ New ferry timetable Transport for NSW October 2013