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Matching Articles"Confederation" (Total 57)

A Patriotic Appeal

An anti-confederate letter entitled A Patriotic Appeal sent to the Editor Daily News by Statia M. English. Published on July 22, 1948.
Wants Appeal Made

A letter to the Editor of the Daily News from H. Herman Archibald requesting an appeal. Published on July 27, 1948.
War Vet

Letter to the Editor of the Independent from War Vet. Published on July 15, 1948.
The London Delegation, 1947

Elected on 19 March, the delegation left for London on 25 April. Its' goal was to find out what assistance Newfoundland might receive from the British Government.
The Newfoundland National Convention, 1946-1948

The National Convention's task was to discuss the Newfoundland and Labrador economy and recommend future actions to British Government.
Have Faith In Your Country

Newspaper extract from an article dated May 13, 1948 in The Independent promoting the self government of Newfoundland.
No More Help From Britain

A newspaper article extract from The Independent, dated March 29, 1948 promoting Responsible Government.
The Ottawa Delegation, 1947

The Ottawa Delegation started on June 24, 1947. It was all about the idea of Newfoundland and Labrador joining Canadian Confederation.
Newfoundland's Dream

A people entitled Newfoundland's Dream by W.P. Williams, taken out of the newspaper, The Confederate, on 21 April 1948.
The 1948 Referendums

About the 1948 referendums in Newfoundland and Labrador and the results of the vote.
Significant Dates In Newfoundland and Labrador's Political History

A timeline of the significant dates in the Confederation Process.
Social Changes, 1949-1972

Confederation prompted immediate and massive social changes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Spider and The Guy

The Spider and The Guy or The Newfie Ain't so Goofie-- An anti-confederate poem published in The Independent on April 26, 1948.
Terms of Union

Since Newfoundland joined Canada on 31 March 1949, its relationship with the rest of the country has been governed by the Terms of Union.
Timeline : The Confederation Debate

A timeline of the significant dates in the Confederation Process.
Why did Confederation Win? Or Why did the Anti-Confederates Lose?

An explanation of why Confederation won and why the anti-confederates lost.
Education 1949-1968

About the Education system during the Confederation era, and how it was improved in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Matching Articles"Confederation" (Total 57)

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