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- ↑ Easton, Alex (22 October 2005). "Labour of hate still lingering: Decade-old spat returns to haunt ALP and Davies", Townsville Bulletin , p. 12.
- ↑ Cheadle, Barry (29 December 2005). "Kyogle Council sacks GM". Northern Star (Lismore). Retrieved 6 October 2009.
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