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- ↑ Rugby League Project
- ↑ Whiticker/Hudson
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. 1995 ( ISBN 1875169571)
- ↑ "A Look Back At Premiership Success". www.rabbitohs.com.au.
- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice 29/12/1976