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- ↑ Charles H. Lippy The Christadelphians in North America 1989 "The (Amended) Christadelphian Sunday School Union, also based in Great Britain, likewise prepares appropriate instructional materials.5" As well, Australian (Amended) Christadelphians currently produce educational items. ..."
- ↑ Australian national bibliography 1980 p307 National Library of Australia -"(03) 342 0555 (086421) AUSTRALIAN Christadelphian Sunday School Union,... "
