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Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 21)

Commercial and Military Aviation

Newfoundland became a western terminus for a commercial transatlantic air service in the 1930s.
From 1816 to the Present

The fishery remained the mainstay of the St. Pierre and Miquelon economy during the 19th century.
Develop or Perish: Smallwood's Development Approach

When J.R. Smallwood's government took office, its agenda was to develop, diversify, and modernize the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Timeline of Industrial Development: The Smallwood Years, 1949-1972: Provincial Government: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Businesses Under Premier Joesph Smallwood's Economic Development Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador
The Moores Government 1972-1979

The election of a Progressive Conservative government led by Frank Moores in 1972 marked a turning point in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
Politics of Development, 1897-1914

This article is about the Newfoundland Railway and the politics of it's development from 1897-1914.
Social Changes 1972-2001

Newfoundland and Labrador society changed considerably during the last three decades of the 20th century.
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.
Social Changes, 1949-1972

Confederation prompted immediate and massive social changes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Sprung Greenhouse

In 1987, the provincial government partnered with Philip Sprung to build a multimillion-dollar greenhouse complex near the St. John's-Mount Pearl boundary.
US Army Air Force Base Construction

The construction of the US Army Air Force Base was started in 1941 when the US came to Stephenville Newfoundland.
Air Force Base Buildings

This article is about the buildings that were created during World War II because of the Stephenville air force base.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940

About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
Churchill Park Garden Suburb

To improve the severe housing problem in St. John's, the CEHTP worked on the creation of the Churchill Park garden suburb.
Harmon Field

In 1941, the United States obtained rights to construct an air base in the St. Georges Bay area of Newfoundland.
Health on the Home Front - Health Care and World War II

About health conditions in Newfoundland during WWII such as problems with housing and veneral disease and the need for wartime hospitals.
Margot Rhys Davies and the Second World War

A profile of Margot Rhys Davies (192?-1972), actor, broadcaster and poet.
Military Bases, NL

Positive and negative influences of British, French, and American military bases on Newfoundland and Labrador.
Pinetree Radar Site

Pine Tree Radar Site is one of three warning systems selected when NORAD decided to build a number of Aircraft Control and Warning Stations.
St. John's Suburbs and Surrounding Communities

The growth and development of the suburbs of the city of St. John's, NL.

Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 21)

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