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References
- ↑ "Opening of the Hallett and Terowie Railway". Evening Journal . Adelaide, SA: National Library of Australia. 15 December 1880. p. 3 Edition: 2nd. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- 1 2 Quinlan, Howard; Newland, John (2000). Australian Railway Routes 1854 – 2000. Redfern: Australian Railway Historical Society. pp. 55, 56, 58. ISBN 0-909650-49-7.
- ↑ Ulooloo
- ↑ Minutes 30 March 2011 Heritage Advisory Committee, Regional Council of Goyder