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- ↑ Holmesby, Russell; Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia Of AFL Footballers. BAS Publishing. ISBN 978-1-920910-78-5.
- ↑ The Argus , "South hang on to Chambers: wanted by VFA", 30 May 1947
- ↑ "Wylie Chambers". AFL Tables.
- ↑ The Argus, "Constable dies", 10 August 1953