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References
- ↑ F W S Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949; Political Reference Publications, Glasgow 1949
- ↑ The Times, 16 January, A Visit To Heligoland, Archibald RJ Southby
- ↑ The Times House of Commons, 1929
- ↑ The Times House of Commons, 1929
- ↑ F W S Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949; Political Reference Publications, Glasgow 1949
- ↑ F W S Craig, British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1949; Political Reference Publications, Glasgow 1949