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References
- ↑ "Parliament". Poverty Bay Herald. 20 May 1882.
- ↑ "Opening of Parliament". Patea Mail. 19 May 1882.
- ↑ "House of Representatives". Auckland Star . 20 May 1882.
- ↑ "News of the Day". The Press . 18 May 1882.
- ↑ "Saturday's Nominations". Ashburton Guardian. 12 June 1882.
- ↑ "Wakanui Election". Lyttelton Times. Vol. LVII, no. 6647. 17 June 1882. p. 5.
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