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- ↑ "Little Pakington leasing open and set to bring a laneway culture to Geelong West - realestate.com.au". realestate.com.au. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2017.
- ↑ "Pakington Street - Intown Geelong". www.intown.com.au. Retrieved 8 May 2017.