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References
- ↑ Larrikin Records catalogue from the website of Powerhouse Museum (accessed 29 May 2013)
- ↑ Adams, Cameron (10 August 2015). "Men at Work's Colin Hay says Down Under lawsuit 'contributed' to death of his dad and bandmate". News.com.au . Retrieved 13 December 2017.
