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Table of Contents

Click on TABLE OF CONTENTS above to access a list of all Government and Politics articles.
Background and Construction

Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Virtual Tour: Ballroom

A virtual tour of the Government House Ballroom.
Changing Government 1971-1972

On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
Civil Governors, 1825-1854

Newfoundland did not receive official colonial status until 1825, when the British government appointed the first civil governor, Sir Thomas Cochrane.
Colonial Governors, 1855-1933

About the colonial governors during Responsible government in Newfoundland from 1855-1933.
Commission Governors, 1934-1948

During the Commission of government Newfoundland and Labrador was administered by unelected commissioners appointed by the British government.
Virtual Tour: Dining Room

A virtual tour of the Government House Dining Room.
Virtual Tour: Drawing Room

A virtual tour of the Government House Drawing Room, the principal reception room of the house.
Virtual Tour: The Grounds

Text-based tour of the Government House Grounds.
Government House: Introduction

A popular tourist attraction in St. John's, Government House represents the authority of the Crown through the office of the lieutenant-governor.
Original Inventory list of Government House

An inventory list made of the first Government House in St. John's on October 1809.
The Governorship, 1610-Present

An introductory article on the history of governorship in Newfoundland from 1610 to the present.
The Grimes Government, 2001-2003

The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.
Lieutenant-Governors, 1949-Present

Information about what it means to be a lieutenant governor. A brief history about the position and the purpose it serves.
The Moores Government 1972-1979

The election of a Progressive Conservative government led by Frank Moores in 1972 marked a turning point in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
Naval Governors, 1729-1824

About the Naval governors of Newfoundland, their duties, responsibilites and impact on Newfoundland and Labrador from 1729-1824.
The Peckford Government 1979-1989

The pursuit of resource management dominated Peckford's time in office. Offshore oil, the fisheries, and hydroelectric developments topped the agenda.
Proprietary Governors, 1610-1728

A history of proprietary governors in Newfoundland which began in 1610, with the appointment of its first governor, John Guy and ended in 1728 with the appointment of the first naval governor.
Provincial Politics 1972-2001

This article is about the Provincial government during the period of 1972-2001 and the change of leadership it underwent during that time.
Virtual Tour: Royal Suite

A virtual tour of the Government House Royal Suite.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 28)

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