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- ↑ St. George Call (Kogarah) 5/6/1925 Dave Bowen reference: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/232060074?searchTerm=%22dave%20bowen%22%20%22St.george%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales%7C%7C%7Cl-decade=192
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice - 5/1/1966
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