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Richard Seddon asleep during committee
Premier Richard Seddon sleeps at the Table of the House while the Old-age Pensions Bill is in Committee of the Whole House on the night of 23 September 1898. A major stonewall occurred around this legislation. Seddon had introduced the bill on 21 September 1898, and it was debated continuously in committee for 90 hours. More than 1400 speeches were delivered. Seddon slumbered during parts of the debates, spreading an oppossum-skin rug over his lap and resting his head on a crimson cushion.
Alexander Turnbull Library,
William Montgomery collection
Reference: qMS-1382-263
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Richard Seddon I am told was 2nd cousin to my grand-dad Arthur Seddon who was born in St.Helens in 1874. his father was also Richard Seddon and his mother was Mary(platt)I would like to know more if any-one can help!
Richard Seddon was related to me - I am told he was my Great Great Uncle. I have a book - his biography from about 1910 - which has a number of pictures. I could scan them and include them it someone wishes.
What do you know?
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