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References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Australian Science, 2010, Corporate entry, Philosophical Institute of Victoria (1855 - 1859)
- ↑ The Royal Society of Victoria from then, 1854 to now, 1959 by R. T. M. Pescott
- ↑ "The Exploration Committee: 1857". Burke and Wills Web, www.burkeandwills.net.au. Retrieved 15 September 2010.
- ↑ Alphabetical List of Members 1854-1872 Science and the making of Victoria, Australian Science and Technology Heritage Centre and The Royal Society of Victoria 2001
- ↑ Office Bearers of the Philosophical Institute of Victoria Burke & Wills Web : the digital research archive