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- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: The Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. (1995 edition) ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ Walter, Brad (3 August 2020). "Indigenous pioneer: How Bruce Olive paved the way for Big Artie". NRL.com. Retrieved 27 April 2022.