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The Baie Verte Asbestos Mines

Asbestos mining in Newfoundland dates back to the 1890s, when two small-scale mines were established on the west coast
Iron Ore Mines of Bell Island

Reports of iron ore on Bell Island go back to at least 1578, when a merchant from Bristol, England, reported finding iron deposits there.
19th Century Trade

Throughout the nineteenth century, Newfoundland and Labrador's economy centred on its ability to export goods to foreign buyers.
Mining in Newfoundland and Labrador

Mining has played an important if sporadic role in the economic, social, and cultural history of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Transportation and Land-Based Industries

Advances in transportation during the late 1800s and the early 1900s affected the development of the forestry and mining industries in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland Constabulary

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is one of the oldest police forces in North America. It officially formed in 1871, but its roots go back much further, to 1729.
The Quebec Conference, October 1864

The Quebec Conference was held in 1864 and dealt with the creation of a federal system of government within Canada.
Quebec Conference Resolutions, 1864: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A report of the resolutions adopted at the Quebec Conference of Delegates from the provinces of Canada and the colonies of Newfoundland and PEI. (1864)
Report of the Newfoundland Delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Report of the Newfoundland delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865
Company Towns: A look at Buchans and Grand Falls-Windsor

The examination of two company towns, Buchans and Grand Falls-Windsor. Company towns are towns which were based exlusively upon one industry.

Matching Articles"19th Century" (Total 10)

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