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- 1 2 3 4 I.P. Maclaren, ed. (1981), Some Renowned Rhodesian Senior Schools 1892 - 1979, Bulawayo: Books of Zimbabwe, pp. 145–155
- ↑ "Our History". Gifford High School. Archived from the original on 26 February 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ↑ Glen Byrom, ed. (1980), Rhodesian Sports Profiles 1907– 1979, Bulawayo: Books of Zimbabwe.