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- ↑ Barnes, Frank (31 July 2000), "Bill board", Tribune
- ↑ Anderson, Doug (19 November 1990), "Lang conquers all", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ "In Search of Dr Mabuse", The Canberra Times, 19 November 1990