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- ↑ "Bill Callinan - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players- 1995 ( ISBN 978-1-875169-57-3)
- ↑ "From the Vault: Magpies' last Grand Final victory". 28 March 2012.
- ↑ "A Man Of His Word". 16 July 2018.
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