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- ↑ "Counties Act 1876" . Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ↑ "Rawene". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Auckland Provincial District). Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company. 1902. p. 610. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- ↑ "Governance". Far North District Council. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
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