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- 1 2 "Mr (Matt) Matthew Singleton". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "Elections for the district of Clarence". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 9 September 2019.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "Elections for the district of Coffs Harbour". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 9 September 2019.