Jack Hawkins (politician)

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    References

    1. Elliott, Shirley B. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758–1983 : a biographical directory. Public Archives of Nova Scotia. p.  130. ISBN   0-88871-050-X . Retrieved 2018-04-23.
    Jack Hawkins
    MLA for Hants East
    In office
    1970–1978