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Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 17)

Uncovering Cabot: The Ruddock Riddle

Alwyn Ruddock was a leading English scholar of 15th century exploration who spent four decades researching documents relating to John Cabot.
The Matthew

The Matthew was the ship in which John Cabot sailed from Bristol to North America in 1497.
The Anglo-American Leased Bases Agreement

The United States obtained the right to build military bases in Newfoundland by the Leased Bases Agreement signed with Britain on March 27, 1941.
Newfoundland House of Assembly Debate April 21, 1904

House of Assembly Debate, April 21, 1904--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
House of Assembly Debate, April 22, 1904

House of Assembly Debate, April 22, 1904 and April 26, 1904--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
House of Assembly Debate, April 21, 1904

House of Assembly Debate, April 27, 1904--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Bell Island Sinkings

Bell Island is one of the few locations in North America that German forces directly attacked during the Second World War.
Sir Robert Bond's Speech (extracts)
Sinking of the Caribou

About the sinking of the passenger ferry, the SS Caribou by the German U-boat, U-69, on the night of October 13/14, 1942.
History of the Vote

Today, Canadian citizens aged 18 and older have the right to vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections. This is known as universal suffrage.
House of Assembly Proceedings

House of Assembly Proceedings from The Daily News, April 6, 1932
Jack Higgins: Newfoundlander Through and Through

The story of Jack Higgins (1891-1963), lawyer, war veteran, poet, anti-confederate, and Canadian Senator.
Leased Bases Timeline: American Presence in Newfoundland

A timeline of the leased bases agreement established between Britain and the United States to create military bases in Newfoundland.
Citizens' Meeting, April 04, 1932: Civil Unrest

Citizens' Meeting reports about civil unrest. published articles in the Daily News and the Evening Telegram, April 5, 1932.
One of the Greats: Sir Robert Bond Presided over Golden Age

The first of a four part series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
Other U-Boat Encounters

This article is about the U-boats encountered in Atlantic waters near Newfoundland and Labrador during WWII.
Bond Rules Despite Challenges

The third of a four part series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.

Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 17)

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