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Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 25)
Electrifying the Island
An article on electrifying the island of Newfoundland following confederation with Canada in 1949.
Cataloguing at Ferryland
A look at the ways in which the Conservation Laboratory in Ferryland catalogues its artifacts
Bell Island Sinkings
Bell Island is one of the few locations in North America that German forces directly attacked during the Second World War.
Botwood
During the Second World War, the relatively quiet port of Botwood became a highly-militarized Canadian coastal defence base.
Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II
As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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.
Disasters 1892-1929
Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
Electrification
A look at the development of electricity in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
ERCO and Long Harbour
One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.
Gander Airport and World War II
Gander's airport was the largest on the planet in 1940 and played a crucial role in ferrying aircraft from North America to Britain during the WWII.
Goose Bay
The Canadian airfield at Goose Bay, Labrador, impacted its surroundings dramatically during the Second World War.
Merchant Mariners
About the vital and dangerous role that merchant mariners played in the Second World War.
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.
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in Other Allied Forces
Although most enlistees from Newfoundland and Labrador joined the British Armed Forces during the WWII, many also served with other Allied forces.
Other U-Boat Encounters
This article is about the U-boats encountered in Atlantic waters near Newfoundland and Labrador during WWII.
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.
Torbay
The Canadian air base at Torbay quickly became an important link in North American defence during the Second World War.
The Church of England
Information about the Church of England and it's influence in Newfoundland history.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940
About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
Pinetree Radar Base: Environmental Concerns
As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.
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