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- ↑ Australian Representation Current Notes on International Affairs, May 1961
- 1 2 3 4 Courts posting Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, 12 January 1978, p12
- 1 2 Jubilee's last wish unity for Tolai people Papua New Guinea Post-Courier, 30 October 1979, p19
- ↑ Trusteeship Council: Australian Delegation Current Notes on International Affairs, May 1961
- ↑ Papua New Guinea Election Results 1972–2012 Development Policy Centre
- ↑ Ephraim Jubilee Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1980