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References
- ↑ "Club History". Essendon Doutta Stars Football Club.
- ↑ "New name likely for thirds". The Sun News-Pictorial. Melbourne, VIC. 2 April 1960. p. 66.
- ↑ "1947 Thirds Season". Demonwiki.
- ↑ "Melbourne 3rds title". The Sporting Globe. Melbourne. 6 September 1947. p. 3.