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Sir Robert Bond's Speech, 22 April, 1904

Extracts from Sir Robert Bond's Speech 22 April, 1904 from the <em>Evening Telegram</em>.
Sir George Calvert and the Colony of Avalon

Information about Sir George Calvert and the establishment of the Colony of Avalon at Ferryland.
The Cupids Colony and John Guy

This article is about the establishment of the English colony of Cupids under the leadership of John Guy.
David Kirke and the Pool Plantation - History - Colony of Avalon

Overview of the presence of the Kirkes in Newfoundland, including the granting of the island and the legal battles between the Kirkes and the Calverts.
Sir David Kirke and the Newfoundland Plantation

About Sir David Kirke and how he appropriated the Ferryland plantation after George Calvert allegedly abandoned the location.
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
Committed to Responsible Government

A portrait of the life of Albert Boyle Butt (1904-1989), organizer, politician and ardent supporter of responsible government.
Armine Nutting Gosling (1861-1942)

Biography of Armine Nutting Gosling (1861-1942)
The 1985 Canada-Newfoundland Atlantic Accord

The 1985 Atlantic Accord is an agreement between the Newfoundland and Labrador and Ottawa concerning the management of the oil and gas reserves.
Becoming a Province

This article is about Newfoundland entering confederation and becoming a province within Canada and the public's reaction.
Bond's Political Career Winds Down

The fourth and final part of a series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
Sir Robert Bond's Speech (extracts)
Campaign for Representative Government

The process through which Newfoundland acquired a local legislature in 1832 has long been misunderstood.
Changing Government 1971-1972

On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell

Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.

Matching Articles"Political Figures" (Total 15)

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