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- ↑ Cross carves mark on city Leyne, Les. Times - Colonist [Victoria, B.C] 22 Nov 1993: 1.
- ↑ Mayors Listed by Date City of Victoria Retrieved April 11, 2011.
- ↑ Victoria's mayor says goodbye to politics CBC Retrieved April 11, 2011
- ↑ Victoria House 1308-1312 Douglas Street Hallmark Society of Victoria, BC Retrieved April 11, 2011