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Matching Articles"Fishery" (Total 19)
1894 Bank Crash
On 10 December 1894, two of Newfoundland and Labrador's three banks closed their doors and never opened them again.
19th Century Cod Fisheries
The salt-cod fishery was a mainstay of Newfoundland and Labrador's economy throughout the 19th century.
Agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador's climate and soil have not been conducive to agriculture, but outport isolation and poor fishery incomes have made farming crucial.
19th Century Trade
Throughout the nineteenth century, Newfoundland and Labrador's economy centred on its ability to export goods to foreign buyers.
Labour Organization and Unions
Until well into the 20th century, Newfoundland's primary economic activity was in the fisheries.
Work and Labour
A brief history of work and labour, both paid and unpaid, in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Napoleonic Wars and the Economy
The Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) were a time of social upheaval in Europe, but brought economic prosperity to Newfoundland and Labrador.
19th Century Salt Fish Markets, 1793-1850s
From the arrival of Europeans until the 20th century, Newfoundland was valued mainly for its rich marine resources, especially cod.
19th Century Salt Fish Markets, 1850-1914
The first half of the nineteenth century saw changes in the markets for Newfoundland salt fish.
The Truck System
Newfoundland and Labrador's outport economy depended not on cash, but on merchant credit for much of the 19th century.
Women and the Economy in the 19th Century
The majority of women in Newfoundland by the early 1800s were residents who prosecuted the family-based fishery.
Women in the Inshore Fishery
The role of women in the Newfoundland and Labrador inshore fishery has expanded greatly since the 19th century.
Land, Sea, and the Fishery
People were first drawn to Stephenville because of the excellent fishing grounds and fertile soils.
Outports
About outports in Newfoundland and Labrador. An outport is literally any port other than the principal port of St. John's.
Samuel Abbott House and Fishing Premises, Bonavista, NL
About the Samuel Abbott House and Fishing Premises, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista, NL around 1850.
Scottish Involvement in the Fishery in NL
Scottish ties to the Newfoundland cod fishery, seal fishery and commercial whaling.
Society of United Fishermen Lodge #9, Bonavista, NL
About the Society of United Fishermen Lodge #9, a Registered Heritage Structure built in Bonavista, NL in 1875.
Stoodley Fishing Stage, Grand Bank, NL
About the Stoodley Fishing Stage, a Registered Heritage Structure constructed circa 1880s in Grand Bank, NL.
Society of United Fishermen Lodge, Heart's Content, NL
About the Society of United Fishermen Lodge #1, a Registered Heritage Structure located in Heart's Content, NL and built in 1868-1869.
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