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- ↑ Budge, Ian; O'Leary, Cornelius. Belfast: Approach to Crisis, A Study of Belfast Politics 1613–1970. p. 104.
- ↑ Budge, Ian; O'Leary, Cornelius. Belfast: Approach to Crisis, A Study of Belfast Politics 1613–1970. p. 105.
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- 1 2 3 Belfast News-Letter - Friday 26 November 1897 p.5-6
- ↑ p.126
- ↑ Belfast News-Letter - Saturday 27 November 1897 p.5
- 1 2 Derry Journal - Monday 29 November 1897 p.7
| Preceded by 1887 Belfast Corporation election | Belfast Corporation elections | Succeeded by 1899 Belfast Corporation election |
