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- ↑ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840–1984 (4 ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 204. OCLC 154283103.
- 1 2 "Southern Division - State of the Poll. Majority for Graham, Haultain". Daily Southern Cross . Vol. XV, no. 1134. 11 May 1858. p. 3. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
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