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- 1 2 3 Henry Patterson and Eric P. Kaufmann,Unionism and Orangeism in Northern Ireland Since 1945,p.185
- ↑ The Local Government Elections 1973-1981:North Down",Northern Ireland Elections
- 1 2 3 North Down 1973-1982,Northern Ireland Elections
- ↑ Local Government Elections 1985 - 1989:North Down,Northern Ireland Elections]
- ↑ North Down Borough Council Elections 1993-2005,Northern Ireland Elections
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