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References
- Australian Motor Manual, February 1964
- Australian Motor Sports, March 1963
- Modern Motor, December 1963
- Modern Motor, February 1964
- Modern Motor, November 1963
- Official Souvenir Programme, Mallala Motor Races, Monday, 14 October 1963
- Racing Car News, August 1972 (Gold Star Supplement)
- Racing Car News, January 1964
- Sports Car World, April 1963
- The Age, Monday, 15 September 1963
- The Mercury, Tuesday, 5 March 1963
- The official 50 race history of the Australian Grand Prix, 1986
- www.camsmanual.com.au
