Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Civil Magistracy

A history of the Newfoundland magistracy beginning with the appointment of the first local justices of the peace in 1729.
The Colonial Building

The importance of the Colonial Building to suffrage, the Chinese, and Bella 'Bobbie' Robertson.
History of the Colonial Building: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A brief history of the Colonial Building, based on an exhibition by the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1997.
Judiciary

An article on the judiciary in Newfoundland, 1729-1815.
Reception of Law

An article on the reception of law in Newfoundland from 1729 to 1815
Legal System, 1815-1832

The Newfoundland legal system changed during the reform era. New legislation made it mandatory for judges to have proper legal training.
Creed and Culture, 1784-1830

Creed and culture of the Irish immigrant population in Newfoundland from 1784-1830.
Scottish Involvement in the Fishery in NL

Scottish ties to the Newfoundland cod fishery, seal fishery and commercial whaling.
Scottish Occupations in NL

Scottish immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador worked predominantly in the fields of commerce and agriculture during the 19th century.
Scottish Settlement Patterns in NL

Mercantile and agricultural activities influenced the settlement patterns of Scottish immigrants to Newfoundland and Labrador during the 19th century.
Scottish in NL

The major Scottish migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador occurred in the 19th century and involved two unrelated phases.