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- ↑ Sprod, Dan 2006, "Truchanas, Olegas (1923–1972), Australian Dictionary of Biography, Australian National University and University of Melbourne
- ↑ The Mercury 2007, "Contrasting program full of drama", 27 September 2007, p. 39
- ↑ Ruthven, Elizabeth 2007, "Heartening tribute to 'shining Beacon'", The Mercury, 1 October 2007, p. 10
- ↑ Kerry, Gordon 2009, New Classical Music: Composing Australia, UNSW Press, Sydney
