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- ↑ "Clarks Junction," NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ↑ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p.80.
- ↑ "Colourful history of Central Otago's Clarks Junction Hotel revealed," "The Country", nzherald.co.nz, 29 August 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ↑ McAvinue, Shawn (8 March 2021). "Sale of well-loved pub disappoints locals". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ↑ Lewis, John (21 September 2021). "Former pub now a family home". Otago Daily Times Online News. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
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