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References
- ↑ "Katanning Wins First Carnival in 22 Years ERIC QUARTERMAINE THE OUTSTANDING PLAYER". Great Southern Herald. 1951.
- ↑ Albany Advertiser
- ↑ The Beverley Times
- ↑ Bruce Rock Post and Corrigin and Narembeen Guardian
- ↑ South-Western News
- ↑ South-Western News
- ↑ "Keen Contest Likely for Football Award". Beverley Times. 1957.
- ↑ Narrogin Observer