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- ↑ “Who was Who” 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X
- ↑ The Times, Thursday, Jun 05, 1924; pg. 17; Issue 43670; col E Ecclesiastical News Durham Cathedral
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