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- 1 2 3 4 Jones, David (1998-02) "Elsie Marion Cornish (1887-1946): a pioneer of contemporary landscape design in Adelaide", Landscape Australia, vol. 20, no. 1, February–April ; Issue 77, pp. 90-93.
- ↑ "Pioneer Women's Memorial and Garden Adelaide City Explorer". Adelaide City Explorer. Retrieved 11 April 2016.
- 1 2 Wood, Emma (31 January 2012). "Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden by Elsie Marion Cornish". architectureau.com. published in "(Issue 131)". Landscape Architecture Australia. August 2011.
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