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- ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Whammo Homepage". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop . St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 5 April 2004. Retrieved 8 February 2010. Note: Archived [on-line] copy has limited functionality.
- ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Girl Monstar'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop . St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin. ISBN 1-86508-072-1. Archived from the original on 9 August 2004. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
- ↑ "You Am I - Goddamn - Releases". Allmusic . All Media Guide (Rovi). Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- ↑ "Timberyard Records". Spirit of Rock Webzine. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
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