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- 1 2 Devaney, John; Full Points Footy’s WA Football Companion, pp. 291-292 ISBN 9780955689710
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- 1 2 'News and Notes – A Wet Year'; The West Australian, 27 August 1934, p. 12
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- 1 2 Perth Regional Office (009034) June 1934 rainfall
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- 1 2 Potter, Harry; 'W.A. Scores Convincing Victory in Interstate Match'; The Daily News , 14 July 1934, p. 4
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- ↑ 'First Semi-Final – Victoria Park and East Perth Opposed; Redlegs Impressive in First Half'; The Sunday Times; 23 September 1934, p. 1
- ↑ 'Second Semi-Final – Big Crowd Witness Fixture; Premiers Establish Early Lead'; The Sunday Times, 30 September 1934, p. 7
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