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References
- ↑ Green, Antony. "Results of the 1891 colonial election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- ↑ "Part 5B - Members returned for each electorate" (PDF). New South Wales Parliamentary Record. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ "Former Members". Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "1891 Wentworth". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 12 April 2020.
- ↑ Green, Antony. "Results of 1891–94 by-elections". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 6 May 2020.
