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- ↑ "World Methodist Council elects Barrett as chairperson"
- ↑ "Rev. Dr. John Barrett Steps Down as Principal of ACS (International)"
- ↑ "Biographical details in Kingswood School newsletter"
- ↑ "Biographical details" Archived 2010-10-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Biographical details in Kingswood School newsletter" Archived 2009-09-20 at the Wayback Machine
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