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- ↑ Andrews, Graeme (1994). Ferries of Sydney (third ed.). Oxford University Press with Sydney University Press. pp. 214–217. ISBN 0-424-00202-7.
- ↑ "Lower Portland Ferry".
- ↑ "Lower Portland Ferry - changes to operating hours".
- ↑ "Sackville Ferry". New South Wales Roads and Traffic Authority. Archived from the original on 25 August 2006. Retrieved 18 November 2008.
- ↑ Roads and Maritime Services, N. S. W. "Vehicle ferries". Roads and Maritime Services. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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