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- ↑ Orchiston, Wayne (2015-12-08). Exploring the History of New Zealand Astronomy: Trials, Tribulations, Telescopes and Transits. Springer. ISBN 9783319225661.
- ↑ Parliamentary Debates. 1870-01-01.
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