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Sources for # 102 - Alfred Lawson
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Sources for # 103 - Octopus Wrestling
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Sources for #104 - The Hippo Bill
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Sources for #105 - Spiderman of Denver
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Sources for #106 - The Fenian Raids
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Sources for #107 - General Order No. 11
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Sources for #110 - Burke and Wills
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Sources for #112 - Prince Alfred Visits Australia
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