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- ↑ Simpson, Kieran (1994). The Canadian Who's who. University of Toronto Press. ISBN 9780802046772.
- ↑ Kay, Ernest (1987). International Who's who in Education. International Biographical Centre. ISBN 978-0-900332-87-6.
- ↑ Fellows: Robert H. T. Smith
- ↑ Fellows: Emeritus Professor Robert Smith AM
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