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387:He continued as Leader until 1994 when the
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459:On 14 June 1981, Bowness was appointed a
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516:On 1 May 1988, Bowness was appointed
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343:at Weightman Sadler Solicitors in
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465:Lord Lieutenant of Greater London
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