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References
- ↑ "Vol. 49 No. 20 (May 25, 1968)". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-02-17.
- ↑ "Jean Pierre Lecompte - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2020-02-09.
- ↑ "Vol. 49 No. 17 (May 12, 1968)". nla.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-02-17.