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- ↑ Sydney Morning Herald: Death Notice - 01/11/1971
- ↑ "Sid Kaufman - Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
- ↑ "Men's Honour Roll". Sydney Roosters.
- The Encyclopedia Of Rugby League; Alan Whiticker & Glen Hudson
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