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Colin Macnee-Artworks: Page #1

Page 1 of woodblock prints and pencil drawings by Colin Macnee
Colin Macnee (1959-1989)

Biography of artist Colin Macnee
Diana Dabinett (1943-)

Biography of artist Diana Dabinett
Frank Lapointe (1942-)

Biography of artist Frank Lapointe
Peter Walker (1945- )

Biography of artist Peter Walker.
Stewart Montgomerie-Artworks: Page #1

Page one of ink drawings, ink and charcoal drawings, and acrylic/mixed media on wood by Stewart Montgomerie
Stewart Montgomerie (1941-2017)

Biography of artist Stewart Montgomerie
Problems in the Fishery

The rise of the industrial, frozen fish sector did not solve all the problems of the fishery, as many had hoped.
Impacts of New Harvesting Technology on NL Fishery

As fishing technology became more complex and efficient during the 20th century, it changed Newfoundland and Labrador's fishing industry
Growth of the Frozen Fish Industry in Newfoundland

In 1939, Newfoundland produced 1.5 million pounds of frozen groundfish. With the outbreak of World War II, however, the industry took off.
Industrialization in the Fishery, 1940-1969

The years between 1940 and 1969 saw dramatic changes in the Newfoundland fishery.
Tourism after Confederation

Newfoundland and Labrador's tourism industry continued to grow after Confederation, but at a slow pace.
Tourism before Confederation

Newfoundland's tourism industry dates back to the 1890s, when advances in rail and ocean transportation made the colony more accessible than before.
The "Entente Cordiale," 1904

On April 8, 1904, four agreements were concluded in London, which established the Anglo-French Entente, or <em>entente cordiale</em>.
Fishery Modernization During the First 20 Years of Confederation

In June 1948 the people of Newfoundland voted by a small but comfortable margin to join the Canadian Confederation.
The "Entente Cordiale," 1904

Britain and France agreed to settle a number of outstanding colonial disputes, ultimately establishing the Entente Cordiale on April 8, 1904.
Despatch To His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris Forwarding Agreements between Great Britain and France

A recreation of the original Entente Cordiale 1904 document discussing French and British territory.
Newfoundland Ranger Force

The Newfoundland Ranger Force was created in the winter of 1935 to provide government services in isolated and northern parts of the country.
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.
Terms of Union

Since Newfoundland joined Canada on 31 March 1949, its relationship with the rest of the country has been governed by the Terms of Union.

Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 22)

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