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References
- ↑ Robinson, Harry (28 March 1966), "Thorpe takes aim at youth", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ Robinson, Harry (21 March 1966), "Thorpe bursts in", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ Marshall, Valda (27 March 1966), "Noisy Billy has a hit", The Sun-Herald
- ↑ "ATN hit comedy tonight", The Sun-Herald, 11 December 1966
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