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- ↑ Western Australia v Tasmania, Sheffield Shield 1983/84 – CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ↑ List A Matches played by Wayne Hill (1) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ↑ Fielding in Sheffield Shield 1984/85 (Ordered by Dismissals) – CricketArchive. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ↑ History – Perth Cricket Club. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ↑ Wayne Hill appointed Chairman of State Selection Panel – ESPNcricinfo. Published 11 April 2002. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ↑ Laird and Harvey Join State Match Committee – Western Australian Cricket Association. Published 31 May 2007. Retrieved 15 December 2012.