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- ↑ Rugby League Project
- ↑ Yesterday's Hero [ dead link ]
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ( ISBN 1875169571)
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 05/07/1970
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