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Rutherford

Rutherford. 1905 Platform. ALP 1905 to 2005 Centennial. 1905 Platform - highlights. efficient system of schools! strong, economical and business administration of public affairs least possible loss of profit through excessive freight rates first-class system of main thoroughfares.

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Rutherford

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  1. Rutherford 1905 Platform ALP 1905 to 2005 Centennial

  2. 1905 Platform - highlights • efficient system of schools! • strong, economical and business administration of public affairs • least possible loss of profit through excessive freight rates • first-class system of main thoroughfares

  3. 1905 Election - hotspots • ALP defense of “Alberta Act” • Authored by Federal Liberal Party • Limited form of autonomy • annual grant of about $1 M/year • control of lands, mines, minerals withheld • compensated by $375 K/year • full control of schools

  4. 1905 Nov 9 – results!!! • ALP won • 23 of 25 seats !!! • First cabinet formed

  5. Legacy of Educational Focus • In 1905 there were 526 schools • By 1908 there were more than 1000

  6. Ongoing Relevance • policies for a “New Canada” • 240 bills were passed under Rutherford’s watch establishing the infrastructure for the province

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