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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ↑ The Times House of Commons Guide 1945, The Times Office, Printing House Square Page 109
- ↑ Craig, F. W. S. (1969). British parliamentary election results 1918-1949 (1 ed.). Glasgow: Political Reference Publications. ISBN 0-900178-019. Page 562
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