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- ↑ "The Municipal Elections. Final London Results, Names And Figures". The Times . 4 November 1925.
- ↑ Willis, Alan; Woollard, John (2000). Twentieth Century Local Election Results Volume 1: Election Results For the London County Council (1889-1961) and London Metropolitan Boroughs (1900–1928). Plymouth: Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre.
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