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References
- ↑ "Divided Award In ABC Competition". The Mercury . Vol. CLXI, no. 23, 140. Tasmania, Australia. 31 January 1945. p. 7. Retrieved 2 October 2023– via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Thursday", ABC Weekly, Sydney, 7 (8), 24 February 1945, retrieved 2 October 2023– via Trove
- ↑ "Today's Book Review". The Telegraph . Queensland, Australia. 11 July 1946. p. 2 (SECOND EDITION). Retrieved 2 October 2023– via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "Prize-winner's play on A.B.C.", ABC Weekly, Sydney, 7 (8), 24 February 1945, retrieved 2 October 2023– via Trove