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References
- ↑ "John Gandini Obituary". The West Australian. Retrieved 6 May 2017.
- ↑ Papadopoulos, Sophie (2001). "Gandini, John Rivo (1929- )". Australian Trade Union Archives . Retrieved 10 February 2013.
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