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Canada and the Newfoundland Crisis, 1929-1934

The Great Depression hit Newfoundland hard. Its exposed, fragile economy contracted as export prices fell.
Timeline of Industrial Development: The Smallwood Years, 1949-1972: Provincial Government: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Businesses Under Premier Joesph Smallwood's Economic Development Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador
Economic Impacts of WW II

Although at the root of widespread suffering, the Second World War also initiated a time of great economic prosperity in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Commission of Government and Education

When the Commission of Government took office in 1934, Newfoundland and Labrador's education system was in desperate need of improvement.
Eleanor Power (? - 1754)

Biography of Eleanor Power (? - 1754), the first woman hanged in English Canada.
The Confederation Election of 1869

Premier Frederic Carter called a general election in 1869, in which the central issue was whether or not Newfoundland should join Canada.
Election List, 1855-1934: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Newfoundland election list from 1855 to 1934, showing the date, the name of the premier or prime minister, and the party in power at the time of the election.
The Election Riots of 1861

The election riots of 1861 were confusing and violent riots that were caused by people trying to prevent one another from voting.
Newfoundland Election Speeches, 1869

Extracts from a Speech by C.F. Bennett at Placentia. Colonial Office Records, series 194, Vol. 178 (CO 194/178) Public Record Office, London
Electoral Districts for Second Referendum, 1948 : The Confederation Debate

A printable map of the electoral districts for second referendum, 1948.
Electoral Districts and the Vote

Citizens on the island of Newfoundland won the right to vote and run for political office in 1832, when Britain granted the colony representative government.
Electrification

A look at the development of electricity in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
Transcription of John Guy's 1611 Newsletter

Original text of John Guy's newsletter from 1611 as well as a modernised English version.
The "Entente Cordiale," 1904

Britain and France agreed to settle a number of outstanding colonial disputes, ultimately establishing the Entente Cordiale on April 8, 1904.
Despatch To His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris Forwarding Agreements between Great Britain and France

A recreation of the original Entente Cordiale 1904 document discussing French and British territory.
ERCO and Long Harbour

One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.
Establishment of Colonial Status

Although the British Government had attempted in 1775 to limit residence, within 50 years it conferred colonial status upon Newfoundland.
Newfoundland Executive Council Minutes, 1864

Extract From Minutes of [Executive] Council, Tuesday, 13th September, 1864, Journal of the House of Assembly, 1865, Appendix pp. 846-47.
Archives Contain Last Will and Testament of First Speaker

An overview of the career of John Bingley Garland (1791-1875), businessman and the first speaker of the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
Belleoram Woman Records Observation of First World War in Letters Written Home

A look at the life and letters of Frances Cluett, a member of the Voluntary Aid Detachment who served in France and Turkey during World War I.

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