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Australian men's team in 1974 with support from the women's softball association. The team largely drew players from the American
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Northern Territory did not have a territory organisation despite the sport being played in the territory. Because of this, the national association allowed teams and players from
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228:(2 ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press. pp. 388–389.
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402:. Australia: Softball Australia. 24 February 2012. Archived from
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322:(2 ed.). Melbourne: Oxford University Press. p. 521.
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