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- ↑ Walker, Brian Mercer (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. p. 182. ISBN 0-901714-12-7.
- ↑ Siege city: the story of Derry and Londonderry by Brian Lacy
- ↑ "Government of Ireland bill". Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) . 10 June 1913.
- Craig, F. W. S. (1974). British parliamentary election results 1885-1918 (1 ed.). London: Macmillan.
- Who's Who: www.ukwhoswho.com
- Debrett's House of Commons 1916