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- 1 2 3 4 Murray, Steve (10 May 2018). Maiden Speech- Address in Reply (Speech). South Australian House of Assembly: Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ↑ "Norwood Basketball Club Management Committee". Norwood Basketball. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
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