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

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.

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

This article is about Newfoundland entering confederation and becoming a province within Canada and the public's reaction.

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

Replacing responsible government with the Commission of Government had consequences for Newfoundland and Labrador society, economy and politics.

In 1933 the Newfoundland legislature voted itself temporarily out of existence, ending 79 years of responsible government.

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

A glossary of terms relating to the debate over Newfoundland and Labraodr joining Confederation

After 1832, two political parties emerged. The Conservative party and the Liberal or Reform party.

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.

Citizens' Meeting reports about civil unrest. published articles in the Daily News and the Evening Telegram, April 5, 1932.

About the 1948 referendums in Newfoundland and Labrador and the results of the vote.

This article is about the Responsible government system that was in place in Newfoundland and Labrador from 1855 to 1933.

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

A look at the shift in Newfoundland politics towards responsible government during the second half of the 19th century.