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- 1 2 "The Electoral Act Amendment Act 1876". AustLII. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "The Electoral Act Amendment Act 1888". AustLII. Retrieved 2 January 2014.
- ↑ "Summary of Events". Illustrated Australian News. 13 October 1888. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
- "Re-Member (Former Members)". State Government of Victoria. Retrieved 24 May 2013.