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References
- ↑ Rees, Leslie (1953). Towards An Australian Drama. p. 167.
- ↑ "Play Bill". Daily Mirror. No. 3701. New South Wales, Australia. 15 April 1953. p. 24 (Cable Edition). Retrieved 21 February 2024– via National Library of Australia.
- ↑ "RADIO PLAYS for NEXT WEEK A. B. C.", ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, 11 April 1953, retrieved 21 February 2024– via Trove
- ↑ "THIS WEEK'S A.B.C. PLAYS", ABC weekly, Sydney: ABC, 20 October 1945, retrieved 21 February 2024– via Trove