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Matching Articles"Government" (Total 281)

House of Assembly Proceedings

House of Assembly Proceedings from The Daily News, April 6, 1932
H.W. Hoyles Pro-Confederate Speech, 1865

Extracts from Speech by Premier H.W. Hoyles (Conservative, District of Burin) Assembly Debate, February 14, 1865. The Newfoundlander, March 16, 1865.
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.
Judiciary

An article on the judiciary in Newfoundland, 1729-1815.
The Labrador Boundary

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

An article on the Newfoundland Fishing Admirals and the Law up to 1729.
Reception of Law

An article on the reception of law in Newfoundland from 1729 to 1815
Leased Bases - Agreement

Agreement between the Governments of the United Kingdom and the United States of America relating to the Bases Leased to the United States of America
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.
Legal System, 1815-1832

The Newfoundland legal system changed during the reform era. New legislation made it mandatory for judges to have proper legal training.
Reverend Lester Burry's Speeches

Reverend Lester Burry's speech in the National Convention.
Walsh, Sir Albert Joseph (1900-1958)

Biography of Sir Albert Joseph Walsh, lieutenant governor in 1949.
House, Hon. Arthur Maxwell (1926-2013)

Biography of Hon. Arthur Maxwell House, lieutenant governor from 1997-2002.
Macpherson, Hon. Campbell Leonard (1907-1973)

Biography of Hon. Campbell Leonard Macpherson, lieutenant governor from 1957-1963
Roberts, Hon. Edward Moxon (1940-2022 )

Biography of Hon. Edward Moxon Roberts, lieutenant governor from 2002-2008.
Harnum, Hon. Ewart John Arlington (1910-1996)

Biography of Hon. Ewart John Arlington Harnum, lieutenant governor from 1969-1974.
O'Dea, Hon. Fabian (1918-2004)

Biography of Hon. Fabian O'Dea, lieutenant governor from 1963-1969.

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