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- ↑ "Mrs. Ruth Jungwirth". The Argus (1848-1957). 14 July 1938. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ↑ Kendall, F. J. (2007). "Sir William John Jungwirth". Australian Dictionary of Biography . National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538 . Retrieved 15 June 2016.
- ↑ "ROYAL REWARD FOR THE GAMES QUEEN GIVES KNIGHTHOODS FOR OLYMPICS". The Argus. 1 January 1957. Retrieved 15 June 2016.
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