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References
- ↑ Maritime Services Board Daily Commercial News & Shipping List 20 January 1936 page 5
- ↑ Maritime Services Act 1935 Parliament of New South Wales
- ↑ Maritime Services Board Move Daily Commercial News & Shipping List 12 November 1952 page 1
- ↑ New Maritime Board Building Construction 17 December 1952 page 2
- ↑ Waterways Authority (1995-2004) Maritime Authority State Records Authority of New South Wales