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The 1908 Tie Election

The election of 1908 resulted in the two parties winning the same number of seats, and produced Newfoundland and Labrador's most famous constitutional crisis
Timeline: Changing Government 1971-72: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Timeline of Newfoundland government change during 1971 and 1972
Referendum Voting Trends by District

Two tables showing (1) the percentages of Roman Catholics and Protestants in each district during the Confederation debate, and (2) the percentages of those who voted for either Responsible Government or Confederation in the 2nd referendum.
Election List, 1855-1934: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Newfoundland election list from 1855 to 1934, showing the date, the name of the premier or prime minister, and the party in power at the time of the election.
Electoral Districts for Second Referendum, 1948 : The Confederation Debate

A printable map of the electoral districts for second referendum, 1948.
The Fishermen's Protective Union and Politics

The political arm of the Fishermen's Protective Union was Newfoundland and Labrador's first class-based political party.
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.
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 Newfoundland National Convention, 1946-1948

The National Convention's task was to discuss the Newfoundland and Labrador economy and recommend future actions to British Government.
The 1948 Referendums

About the 1948 referendums in Newfoundland and Labrador and the results of the vote.
Women in Politics - Tables: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Tables about the women candidates in Newfoundland and Labrador general and federal elections from 1930-2011
Post Confederation Flags

Two official flags have represented Newfoundland and Labrador since Confederation with Canada in 1949.
Pre-Confederation Flags

Before the current official flag, designed by Christopher Pratt in 1980, several British-derived flags represented Newfoundland and Labrador.

Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 13)

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