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- ↑ "Norm Nilson - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "South Sydney Rabbitohs Rugby League Player Report - Norm Nilson". www.ssralmanac.com.
- ↑ Alan Whitiker/ Glen Hudson:The encyclopedia of rugby league players. 1995 Edition ISBN 9781877082931
- ↑ Daily Telegraph (Sydney) Death Notice - 15 Aug 2017
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