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Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 19)

Anna Templeton (1916-1995)

Biography of Anna Templeton (1916-1995).
Les journaux de 1879 à 2000

Information à propos des journaux de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador de 1879 à 2000.
Background and Construction

Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II

As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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.
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.
Mary Travers (1783-1854)

Overview of the polling station at Mary Travers' tavern.
Setting and Influence

Information about the location chosen for the Government House, as well as the influences Government House had on St. John's.
Social Changes, 1730-1815

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
Social Changes, 1815-1832

Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
Social Changes under the Commission of Government

One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Bishop Feild College, St. John's, NL

About Bishop Field College, a Registered Heritage Structure located on Bond Street in St. John's, NL and built in the 19th century.
Edith Mary Manuel (1902-1984)

Brief Biography of Edith Mary Manuel (1902-1984).
Ethel Gertrude Dickinson (1880-1918)

Biography of Ethel Gertrude Dickinson (1880-1918).
The Irish Christian Brothers in 19th-century Newfoundland

A lay order of religious men, the Irish Christian Brothers were recognized as a 'congregation' whose mission was to serve and educate the poor.
E. Vera Perlin and Molly P. Dingle

Brief descriptions of the contributions of E. Vera Perlin and Molly Dingle to the community.
Roman Catholic Religious Orders and Education

The Roman Catholic religious orders and their influence on education in Newfoundland during the 18th and 19th centuries.
St. Bonaventure's College, Bonaventure Avenue, St. John's, NL

About St. Bonaventure's College, a Registered Heritage Structure located on Bonaventure Avenue in St. John's, NL and opened in March 1858.
Violet Cherrington (1886-1956)

Biography of Violet Cherrington (1886-1956).

Matching Articles"St. John's" (Total 19)

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