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- ↑ MMiscellaneous Matches played by Geoff Millar (4) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ↑ First-Class Matches played by Geoff Millar (1) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ↑ Western Australia v Queensland, Sheffield Shield 1981/82 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ↑ Victoria v Western Australia, McDonald's Cup 1981/82 (3rd/4th Place Playoff) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ↑ List A Matches played by Geoff Millar (3) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
- ↑ Retravision Shield Club Preview: Mount Lawley Archived 3 May 2013 at the Wayback Machine – Western Australian Cricket Association. Published 1 October 2008. Retrieved 14 December 2012.