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References
- ↑ "Sir William John Lyne (1844–1913)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "1898 to 1901 by-elections". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 14 April 2021.
- ↑ "Appointment of ministers". New South Wales Government Gazette (742). 15 September 1899. p. 6979. Retrieved 14 April 2021– via Trove.
- ↑ "Writ of election: The Hume". New South Wales Government Gazette (294). 16 September 1899. p. 3467. Retrieved 14 April 2021– via Trove.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "1899 The Hume by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 14 April 2021.
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