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References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
- ↑ MacKENZIE, Alexander John. "Australian Parliamentary Handbook" . Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- ↑ "Mr Alexander (Sandy) John MacKENZIE". Australian Honours Search Facility. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
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