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- ↑ Allister MacMillan, ed. (1928). Seaports of India and Ceylon. Asian Educational Services. pp. 439–40. ISBN 978-8120619951.
- ↑ "Once Upon A Time" - Colombo And Nostalgic Memories
- ↑ Hon. Jt Secretaries' Report presented at the formal opening of MICH Building at Fort on May 30, 1965