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- ↑ Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players. Alan Whiticker ISBN 9780732908164
- ↑ "Merv Gillmer".
- ↑ "Origins of Manly Warringah". soaringseaeagles.
- ↑ "An incredible journey from 1947 to today". www.seaeagles.com.au.
- ↑ "Sea Eagles meet pioneer who played in the club's first team". www.dailytelegraph.com.au.
- ↑ "Visit to a true Manly Warringah Pioneer – Mervyn Gillmer". men of league.
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