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References
- ↑ "Historical landmarks and incidents, No. 3". Kalamunda and District News . No. 21. Western Australia. 26 February 1953. p. 5. Retrieved 3 August 2021– via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ Kalamunda Station History of Western Australian Railways & Stations
- ↑ Kalamunda's History Kalamunda Historical Society
- ↑ Kalamunda History Village Shire of Kalamunda
