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References
- ↑ "Ray Laird - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ Men Of League - Vale, Ray Laird. https://menofleague.com/vale-ray-laird/
- ↑ Mackay Murcury - death notice 5/2/2019
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