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- ↑ "History of Fitzroy". Fitzroy Historical Society. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ↑ "Bridge Road Heritage Walk". City of Yarra. Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2014.