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References
- Source: Description of The Congregational Federation of NSW at Uniting Church in Australia, Christian Unity site "Appendix 2. Understanding the Member Churches of the NSW Ecumenical Council"
- 1 2 "About us". The Congregational Federation of Australia and New Zealand. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
- ↑ "Address data base of Reformed churches and institutions". reformiert-online.net.
- ↑ "Welcome". Congregational Federation of Australia and New Zealand. Retrieved 31 December 2015.
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