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Servant to the city: Mews left his mark on municipal politics

A look at the career of Henry George Reginald Mews (1897-1982), WW I veteran, and mayor of St. John's.
Hero of '48

The poem 'Hero of '48', which was later recorded as the song 'Don't Vote Confederation'
History of the Colonial Building: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A brief history of the Colonial Building, based on an exhibition by the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1997.
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.
Home Defence

Building Newfoundland and Labrador's defences during the Second World War.
House of Assembly Proceedings

House of Assembly Proceedings from The Daily News, April 6, 1932
Independent and Pro-Confederate Cartoons: The Confederation Debate

Independent and Pro-Confederate cartoons from 'The Independent' and 'The Confederate' newspapers during the spring and summer of 1948.
Indigenous Peoples and Confederation

When Newfoundland and Labrador joined Canada in 1949, the governments made no special provisions for the new province's Indigenous groups.
Indigenous Self-Government

Many Indigenous people in the province and country see self-government as a way to preserve their culture and attain greater control over their lives.
Jack Higgins: Newfoundlander Through and Through

The story of Jack Higgins (1891-1963), lawyer, war veteran, poet, anti-confederate, and Canadian Senator.
John C. Doyle

Information about Smallwood's advisor, John C. Doyle, and how he affected development of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Julia Salter Earle (1878-1945)

Biography of Julia Salter Earle (1878-1945).
The Labrador Boundary

The British Government organized the Labrador territories it received after a victory in the Seven Years' War, and thus created Quebec.
Labrador West

Large-scale and lucrative mining developments dominated Labrador West during the 1950s and 1960s.
Ladies' Reading Room

Overview of the history of the Ladies' Reading Room.
Lady Helena E. Squires (1879-1959)

Biography of Lady Helena E. Squires (1879-1959).
Leased Bases Timeline: American Presence in Newfoundland

A timeline of the leased bases agreement established between Britain and the United States to create military bases in Newfoundland.
Reverend Lester Burry's Speeches

Reverend Lester Burry's speech in the National Convention.
According to Conviction

A pro confederation letter to the Editor of the Evening Telegram. Published May 28, 1948.
Calling All Patriots

An anti-confederation letter to the Editor Daily News from J.M. Connors calling all patriots. published on August 2, 1948.

Matching Articles"20th Century" (Total 790)

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