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- ↑ Murray, Lorraine. "Collier Bay: inlet, Australia". Encyclopædia Britannica . Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- 1 2 Australian Heritage Council (2010–2011). "West Kimberley Place Report" (PDF). p. 22,26. On the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment website here. Date assumed per last date mentioned in publication (2010), and author as per website.
- ↑ "Camden Sound Map". Kimberley Coast Cruising Yacht Club. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ↑ "Collier Bay". Google Maps. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- ↑ Western Australian Names. Sunday Times. Perth, Western Australia: National Library of Australia. 3 March 1928. p. 34. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
