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The France-Canada Maritime Boundary Dispute

During the 1980s, a dispute developed between Canada and France over the definition of the maritime boundary between their respective territories in the region.
Committed to Responsible Government

A portrait of the life of Albert Boyle Butt (1904-1989), organizer, politician and ardent supporter of responsible government.
The Newfoundland Royal Commission, 1933 (The Amulree Commission)

Fearing negative impacts on stock markets, Canada and Britain agreed to help Newfoundland meet debt payments pending the report of a royal commission of inquiry.
Amulree Report Project - Introduction

This article discusses how the heritage website obtained a PDF copy of the 1933 report as well as a link to the report itself.
Becoming a Province

This article is about Newfoundland entering confederation and becoming a province within Canada and the public's reaction.
British Policy and Newfoundland, 1942-1946

About the termination of the Commission of Government after World War II, and what government should replace it.
Impacts of the Collapse of Responsible Government

Replacing responsible government with the Commission of Government had consequences for Newfoundland and Labrador society, economy and politics.
Collapse of Responsible Government, 1929-1934

In 1933 the Newfoundland legislature voted itself temporarily out of existence, ending 79 years of responsible government.
Newfoundland and Canada: 1864-1949

Whether Newfoundland and Labrador should remain independant or join the federation of Canada, was an issue from 1864 to 1949.
Glossary: The Confederation Debate

A glossary of terms relating to the debate over Newfoundland and Labraodr joining Confederation
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.
The Labrador Boundary

The British Government organized the Labrador territories it received after a victory in the Seven Years' War, and thus created Quebec.
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.
Privy Council Documents: Introduction

An introduction to the documents relating to the Privy Council's decision determining the location of a common boundary between NL and Quebec
The 1948 Referendums

About the 1948 referendums in Newfoundland and Labrador and the results of the vote.
Riot of April 5, 1932: Civil Unrest

Newspaper articles about the riot of April 5, 1932, one form <em>The Daily News</em>, and one from <em>The Telegram</em>.
Education

Public education in Newfoundland and Labrador, since its beginnings in the early 19th century, has largely been shaped by religion and the economy.

Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 17)

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