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  Division of Darling Downs - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It was named for the Darling Downs region of Queensland, and consisted mainly of the city of Toowoomba and surrounding rural areas.
Its prominent members included Sir Littleton Groom, Cabinet minister and Speaker, and Arthur Fadden, Prime Minister of Australia in 1941.
The electorate's first member, William Groom, died at the first Commonwealth Parliament meeting in Melbourne in 1901, and his death led to Australia's first by-election, which was won by his son, Littleton Groom, who went on to serve as Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Division_of_Darling_Downs   (218 words)

  
 Wm Littleton Notes
Littleton's Mother was a Kennedy, his Grandmother was named Cottonjim and his Great Grandmothers name was Creamer.
The Littletons apparently were a well to do family, and they had a number of slaves and a lovely home.
One of the brothers, William Littleton settled in Newport, Ark. Grandmother was a beautiful tall, fl haired, and she had brown eyes.
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 discontents - words - Seminar paper - Frontiers of the future - Science and progress in twentieth century Australia
William Henry Groom, Littleton’s father, was one of the most senior figures in the first Commonwealth parliament, having served for nearly forty years in the Queensland colonial legislature.
Groom was profoundly influenced by the example of the US Department of Agriculture, with its wide-ranging powers over areas like meteorology and statistics, as well as agricultural research and education.
For Groom and Deakin the development of the north was both a fulfilment of destiny, and a vital necessity.
www.discontents.com.au /words/frontiers.php   (9607 words)

  
 Division of Groom - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
The Division of Groom is an Australian Electoral Division in Queensland.
The division was created in 1984, when the old Division of Darling Downs was renamed, is named for Sir Littleton Groom, a long-serving member for Darling Downs.
It is located in the rural areas west of Brisbane and is centred on the city of Toowoomba.
www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Division_of_Groom   (121 words)

  
 Speaker of the Australian House of Representatives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
There is no convention in Australia that the Speaker should not be opposed in his or her constituency, and three Speakers (Groom in 1929, Nairn in 1943 and Aston in 1972) have been defeated at general elections.
Four Speakers have been former government ministers (Watt, Groom, Cameron and Sinclair), one a former Parliamentary Secretary (Martin), and one (Snedden) both a former minister and a former Leader of the Opposition.
In 1929 Speaker Sir Littleton Groom declined to come into the House and cast a vote in committee when his vote would have saved the Bruce government from defeat.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Speaker_of_the_Australian_House_of_Representatives   (1032 words)

  
 Federation and Meteorology, Climate for a Nation, page 4
Evans was a friend of Littleton Groom, and corresponded regularly with Alfred Deakin.
In 1913, Littleton Groom introduced a lecture by Dr Anton Breinl, the director of the Australian Institute of Tropical Medicine.
Groom, of course, was optimistic, and imagined the settler venturing northwards into battle 'accompanied by the best scientific brain that could be sent with him'.
www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au /fam/0004.html   (1146 words)

  
 newsherald.com: Lifestyle: Society: Weddings   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Kresta Littleton was the matron of honor and Mandy Gartman was the maid of honor.
The groom is the son of Mary Youngblood of Southport.
The groom is the son of the late Mr.
www.newsherald.com /archive/lifestyle/wd011600.htm   (410 words)

  
 Freedmen's Bureau Register of Marriages in Gloucester, Virginia
Groom born on the Eastern Shore, Maryland, bride born in Gloucester Co.
Groom born in Gloucester County, bride born in Warren County
Groom born in Gloucesteer Co., bride born in Lancaster Co., both live in Gloucester Co.
www.freedmensbureau.com /virginia/gloucester.htm   (903 words)

  
 GROOM families
I found this family group in the Groom family folder at Kentucky Historical Society.
GROOM FAMILIES OF ORANGE AND LOUISA CO'S VA, CALDWELL CO KY and MO.
JOHN GROOM was head of a family of six whites during the 1782-85 tax lists of orange Co., VA. His will was made in 1804, he died in Jan., 1805.
www.phc.igs.net /~gordpace/records/groom.htm   (386 words)

  
 Family of Wilfred Junior Siddons - Person Page 6
Between 1783 and 1784 at High Littleton, Somerset, England, church payments to the family were made for a warrant for George Sage, for taking him to the Justices, for mittimus, and for carrying him to prison.
On 9 April 1792 at High Littleton, Somerset, England, two children of George Sage's family were ordered taken and apprenticed to the partners of a "manufactory" recently established in Twerton.
High Littleton, groom's father: Thomas Parfry, his occupation: labourer, bride's father: James Saige, his occupation: collier,.
www.mindspring.com /~siddons/genealogy/dad/p6.htm   (2056 words)

  
 Littleton Motel LLC Littleton, New Hampshire, United States - Littleton Motel LLC Group Booking Reservation ...
The Littleton Motel LLC is the perfect place to hold a corporate event such as; team building, sales meetings, board of director meetings, or just corporate hospitality.
Weddings at the Littleton Motel LLC with their facilities, guest rooms and experienced wedding and group management staff, are magnificent.
A Littleton Motel LLC wedding reception is a party where guests come to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
www.meetingforce.com /littleton-motel-llc-34h873.html   (824 words)

  
 Major Groom Bio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Major Groom was born in Orange County Virginia in 1762, the tenth and last child of John and Sarah Webb Groom.
Major Groom fought in the American Revolution, taking the place of his brother John, who lost a leg in the early days of the fighting.
Major Groom came from Virginia to Caldwell County KY in the fall of 1817.
www.citlink.net /~firefly/majorbio.htm   (395 words)

  
 Pictures Catalogue - [Littleton E. Groom in London during World War 1] [picture]. - fullindex.htm test
L.E. Groom, Viscount Jellicoe, Admiral Grant, Admiral Cresswell, The Secretary Navy Dept." --In white ink on mount.
Groom, Viscount Jellicoe, Admiral Grant, Admiral Cresswell, The Secretary Navy Dept.
Groom, Littleton E. (Littleton Ernest), 1867-1936 -- Portraits.
nla.gov.au /nla.pic-an23435918   (132 words)

  
 Greeley Tribune - People
Judy Sonksen of Littleton, mother of the bride, was the matron of honor.
CJ Arnold of Kiowa, nephew of the groom, was the ring bearer.
Hosts of the event were their five children and their spouses, Janice Hutton of Littleton, Bruce Schweers, Sharon and Ron Eberhard, Rex III and Jill Schweers, all of Greeley, and Gayle and Doug Griggs of Arvada.
www.greeleytrib.com /article/20030824/PEOPLE/30823007&SearchID=73202015684539   (3502 words)

  
 Northwest Florida Daily News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The bride-to-be is a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Mass., the American College for the Applied Arts in Atlanta, and Littleton High School in Littleton, N.H. She is employed at Chico's FAS Inc. in Tampa.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Withlacoochee High School in Inverness and studied business administration at the University of South Carolina.
The prospective groom is a graduate of Niceville High School and attends the University of West Florida, pursuing a degree in public relations.
www.nwfdailynews.com /archive/engagements/010204briefs6.html   (524 words)

  
 General News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The groom is the son of Glen and Jean Lengacher of
The bride also wore a custom-designed bracelet and earrings made of aqua calcite, clear quartz and variegated Swarovski crystals and matching Swarovski crystals were also scattered around the trim of her double-layer veil.
Dinner was served under a tent with dancing taking place outside the reception area under a white light canopy designed and built by the groom.
www.theclarionnews.com /Living/35439.shtml   (479 words)

  
 Electoral profile for Groom   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Named after Sir Littleton Groom, member for Darling Downs (1901-29, 1931-36).
His defeat in 1929 was brought about by a decision he made as speaker.
Groom decided not to use his casting vote to save the government, and lost his seat at the following election.
www.abc.aust.com /electorates/data/profiles/GROO.htm   (168 words)

  
 Boulder Rehearsal Dinner
Traditionally it is hosted by the groom’s parents, often; it is the first time the families will meet.
It will be their responsibility to meet and get to know as many of the guests as possible.
The groom should also plan to toast the bride at the rehearsal dinner.
www.thepwg.com /Boulder/Rehearsal_Dinner.asp   (175 words)

  
 HANS HEINRICH HOLTZCLAW   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Brown...........................................9 infant Goodwin b: 19 December 1877 d: 25 December 1877...........................................9 Dora Goodwin b: 1880......................................8 Sarah Groom b: 04 April 1839 in Clinton Co., MO d: 22 November 1911 in Osborn, MO bur.
Baskin.................................................10 James Groom Baskin...........................................9 G. Groom b: 23 August 1895 in Plattsburg, Clinton Co MO...........................................9 Mike Rowland Groom b: 26 March 1898 in Plattsburg, Clinton Co MO...........................................
Groom b: 15 August 1920................................7 Edward William Capps b: 02 November 1829 in Clay Co MO d: 20 September 1865 in Clay Co MO................................
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 WILLIAM GROOM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Plattsburg m: 07 September 1831 in Clay Co MO, by H. Hill......3 Sarah (Sally) Groom b: 1808 in Bourbon Co KY......3 Lydia Groom b: 1811 in Bourbon Co KY d: in MO......
Clay Co MO..........4 James Nicholas Groom b: 24 November 1840 in Kearney,Clay Co MO d: 09 June 1918 in Kansas City, MO, burial in Little Shoal Cem.
Baskin..................6 James Groom Baskin..............5 G. Groom b: 23 August 1895 in Plattsburg, Clinton Co MO..............5 Mike Rowland Groom b: 26 March 1898 in Plattsburg, Clinton Co MO..............
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 The Knot - Michaelanne & Ben: A Handcrafted Wedding in Littleton, CO
Michaelanne & Ben: A Handcrafted Wedding in Littleton, CO Michaelanne and Ben met when he sold the bride her dream car -- a silver Jeep Wrangler.
When they realized that these couldn't possibly accommodate everything the bride and groom wanted to say about their wedding party, Michaelanne came up with a different idea.
Using the same materials, she created miniature navy and silver booklets that included paragraphs for each attendant, as well as the couple's parents.
theknot.com /ch_article.html?Object=A40407172948&keywordID=170&keywordType=2&parentID=528   (944 words)

  
 Littleton Pet Center and Kennel
Pet Care Agreement form before we will groom or board your pets.
Littleton Pet Center and Kennel is a family owned and operated business.
We hire and train caring, responsible people to ensure that each pet is carefully monitored for health and happiness.
www.littletonpetcenterandkennel.com   (229 words)

  
 How Much for that Doggie?
The ceremony was officiated by Justice of the Peace, Dawn Burleson of Woodsville.
The bride, Smokey, was given away by her mother Kitty Greeley (also the mother of the groom, Moxie) of Landaff.
After the festivities, the bride and groom were spirited away for their honeymoon with showers of Kibbles and Bits, in lieu of rice.
www.golittleton.com /doggies3.php   (482 words)

  
 Littleton DJs - Disc Jockeys - Littleton DJ, DJs in Littleton CO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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 Federation and Meteorology, The Case of Meteorology, 1876-1908, page 14
He drew attention to the achievements of the three intercolonial meteorological conferences held in 1879, 1881 and 1888 and commented extensively on the proceedings of the most recent conference, held at Adelaide in May 1905 in anticipation of the Commonwealth's legislation.
The Minister for Home Affairs, Littleton Groom, argued along the same lines when introducing the second reading debate in the House of Representatives.
From the debate that followed, it became clear that a smooth handing over of responsibilities from the States to the Commonwealth was not an inevitable outcome of the provisions relating to meteorology in the Constitution.
www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au /fam/0014.html   (402 words)

  
 Whitaker-Gasper River Meeting House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Littleton Groom, History of Salem Presbyterian Church, Logan County, Kentucky, 1792-1900 (Princeton, New Jersey, 1969), pp.
Littleton Groom for having sent this information as well as other information pertaining to this period to me. This is the only reference the writer has found which mentions the appointment of the Reverend Mr.
Littleton Groom for a copy of this letter.
www.cumberland.org /hfcpc/churches/Whitaker.htm   (13147 words)

  
 LexisLegal | Law School
Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and residence or schooling in one of the Regions.
Lady Groom, widow of Sir Littleton Groom, an administrative and constitutional lawyer who held variously the offices of Commonwealth Attorney-General and Speaker of the House of Representatives, made a bequest to the University in order to establish a scholarship which would be available to students from Queensland, preferably in the Faculty of Law.
The scholarship is available to a full-time student from Queensland who has completed all component units of first-year law at a standard satisfactory to merit the award.
www.lexisnexis.com.au /aus/academic/students/scholarships/anu.asp   (1586 words)

  
 Allerpet, Inc. Allergy Information Site - General Allergy Questions and Answers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
They groom themselves repeatedly by licking their fur with their tongues.
It is estimated that most normal, healthy cats spend from 30 to 50 percent of their waking time grooming themselves.
Each lick of their tongues during the grooming process deposits large amounts of saliva on the fur.
www.allerpet.com /faq/q&a3.htm   (3210 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Groom campaigned as a supporter of the Barton ministry and joined the Protectionists upon election.
His vote is compared with that of W H Groom at the 1901 elections.
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Littleton Ernest Groom (1867-1936): Elected 1901 By Born: 22 April 1867, Toowoomba, Queensland.
psephos.adam-carr.net /countries/a/australia/1901/1901-darling-downs-by.txt   (105 words)

  
 GROOM family of Leighton Buzzard, Eng
I am looking for any info on the Groom family of Leighton Buzzard, Bed, England.
In particular, William Groom who married Deborah Anne Kitely,b 1817, and had at least two children, Sarah Eliz.,b 1849, who married George Pheasant in 1879, and Deborah A., who married Wm F Roadknight, the Prop and Ed of the Bucks Herald, Aylesbury, Bucks.
Theree was also a cousin, Littleton Groom and a Sir Ernest Littleton Groom related to the family.
genforum.genealogy.com /groom/messages/351.html   (75 words)

  
 2004 Federal Election. Groom Electorate Profile. Australian Broadcasting Corp (ABC)
He is famous in Australian political history for using his casting vote as Speaker against the Bruce government in a critical division in 1929, forcing an early election at which the Bruce government was defeated, the Prime Minister losing his own seat.
Taylor reappeared on the public stage in 2001 as the Administrator of Christmas Island during the Tampa 'crisis', a reminder of the odd places politicians end up after they retire.
There were 57 booths used in Groom in 2001, and while there was a dead heat between Labor and Liberal at the the Harlaxton State School in Toowoomba, the Liberal Party recorded majorities in the remaining 56 booths, its vote passing 70% in 24, 80% in 8, as high as 95.6% at rural Bongeen.
www.abc.net.au /elections/federal/2004/guide/groo.htm   (299 words)

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