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References
- ↑ "West Glamorgan County Council Election Results 1973-1993" (PDF). The Elections Centre, Plymouth University. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ↑ "1 - 2 - 3 - Now for Coleman, say Plaid". Neath Guardian. 12 May 1977. p. 1. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
