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- ↑ Memoir By Malaya Geological Survey Dept, Published by Government Press 1960s p. 279
- ↑ The Mining Magazine: For Minerals Industry Management Worldwide By Published by Mining Publications, 1909 p. 33
- ↑ Statistical Year Book of the International Tin Research and Development Council By Statistical Office, International Tin Research and Development Council, International Tin Research and Development Council Published by International Tin Research and Development Council, 1937, p. 41, 206
- ↑ Straits Tin; a Brief Account of the First Seventy-five Years of the Straits Trading Company, Limited. 1887-1962.: A Brief Account of the First Seventy-five Years of the Straits Trading Company, Limited, 1887-1962 By K G Tregonning Published by Straits Times Press, 1962; p. 46
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