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(26.) Local Government Extension Act, 1906. 



For the better government of municipalities and shires. Pro- 

 visions similar to those of Shires Act of 1905. Limits of rating. 



(27.) Parliamentary Elections, 1906. 



Preparation and revision of electoral rolls. Alteration of rolls. 

 Kemoval of names. Nomination of candidates. Their qualifications. 

 Ballot papers to be provided. Vote, how given. Informal votes. 

 Penalty jor obstructing elector from access to booth. Member's allow- 

 ances to be reckoned from the day of election. 



(28.) Careless Use of Fire Amendment Act, 1906. 



Protection of corn or hay stacks, &c., growing crops or grass 

 lands. Punishment of persons igniting inflammable adjacent material. 



(29.) Local Government Act, 1906 (Consolidation). 



To consolidate and amend the law relating to the local govern- 

 ment of shires and municipaHties. 



XI. — Decline of Life, Sickness and Old Age (10 Enactments) 

 (1.) Friendly Societies Act, 1899. 



Appointment of Registrar. Societies which may be registered. 

 Conditions of registration. Societies with branches. Registered 

 societies may recover subscriptions. Authority of Res-istrar to inspect 

 books. Audit. Annual returns. Quinquennial valuation. Privileges 

 of registered societies. Rights of members. Investment of funds. 

 Payment on death. Disputes. Registrar's powers of inspection. Can- 

 celling and suspension of registry. Penalties. 



(2.) Friendly Societies Amendinent Act, 1900. 

 Extension of privileges. Settlement of disputes. 



(3.) Old-a'je Pensions Act, 1900. 



Providing pensions for aged. Qualifications — twenty- five years' 

 continuous residence, good character, and limited means. Pensions 

 not exceeding twenty-six pounds per annum. 



(i.) Friendl]/ Societies Amendment Act, 1901. 



Existing societies may be registered for five years under certain 

 conditions, although uncertified by Jictuaiy. 



(5.) Building and Co-operative Societies Act, 1902. 



Establishment of societies. Compulsory registration. Rules for 

 control. Returns. Dividends and bonuses. Res])onsibility of trustees. 



(6.) Life, Fire, and Marine Insurance Act, 1902. 



Encouragement of life assurance. Policy and premiums protected 

 on bankiiiptcy and against court process. Protection of endowments 

 and annuities. 



