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References
- 1 2 3 4 "About Central Otago District Council". codc.govt.nz. Central Otago District Council.
- ↑ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Cromwell
- ↑ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Alexandra
- 1 2 3 Fraser, B (editor), The New Zealand Book of Events. Reed Methuen, Auckland, 1986.
- ↑ "Ratepayers Report". ratepayersreport.nz. Taxpayers' Union.