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References
- ↑ "R Lawless - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". www.rugbyleagueproject.org. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ↑ THE SUN (Sydney) 27/3/1950 "Juniors Impress" https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/230167388?searchTerm=%22ray%20lawless%22&searchLimits=l-state=New+South+Wales
- ↑ Alan Whiticker/Glen Hudson: Encyclopedia of Rugby League Players, 1995. ISBN 1875169571
- ↑ Death Notice 'St.George and Sutherland Shire Leader' 4/8/2009
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