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- ↑ "Local Intelligence". Nelson Examiner. 19 June 1861.
- ↑ "House of Representatives". New Zealander. 8 June 1861.
- ↑ "General Assembly". Colonist. 21 June 1861.
- ↑ "General Assembly". Wellington Independent. 18 June 1861.
- ↑ "Nelson Harmonic Society". Nelson Examiner. 22 June 1861.
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