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References
- ↑ "First-Class Matches played on Camp Ayanganna, Georgetown (1)" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "Demerara v Berbice, Guystac Trophy 1987/88 (Final)" . CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ↑ "GDF Ground". www.footballgroundmap.com. Retrieved 15 February 2022.