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Global Relations and the Spanish Influenza

The Spanish flu did not originate in Newfoundland and Labrador, but the ports, shipping schedules, and global trade relations made it vulnerable.
Agriculture and the Commission of Government

How the Commission of Government affected agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Come By Chance Oil Refinery

During the mid-1960s, American entrepreneur John Shaheen arranged with Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Joseph Smallwood to construct an oil refinery at Come By Chance.
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.
Home Defence

Building Newfoundland and Labrador's defences during the Second World War.
Labrador West

Large-scale and lucrative mining developments dominated Labrador West during the 1950s and 1960s.
Megaprojects

Information about Megaprojects undertaken by the Smallwood government to further industrialize Newfoundland and Labrador.
The "New Industries"

German firms established thirteen of the sixteen manufacturing plants created in Newfoundland during the 1950s due to Alfred Valdmanis' business contacts.
Hayman, Robert

Biography of Hayman Robert, Proprietary governor of Bristol's Hope, 1618-1628.
Social Changes, 1730-1815

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
Women and the Court House

An overview of two women's association with the court house in St. John's, NL: Louise M. Saunders and Catherine Snow.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 11)

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