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References
- ↑ Green, Antony. "Elections for the District of Gundagai". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 22 September 2020.
- ↑ Part 5B alphabetical list of all electorates and Members since 1856 (PDF). NSW Parliamentary Record. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 18 December 2019.
- ↑ "Former Members". Members of Parliament. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "1901 Gundagai". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 17 March 2020.
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