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Naval Governors

Naval governors ran Newfoundland and Labrador's political, legal, and military affairs from 1729 through 1824.
Gambier, James (1756-1833)

Biography of James Gambier, Naval Governor from 1802-1804.
Duckworth, Sir John Thomas (1748-1817)

Biography of Sir John Thomas Duckworth, Naval Governor from 1810-1812.
Holloway, John (1744-1826)

Biography of John Holloway, Naval Governor from 1807-1809.
Keats, Sir Richard Goodwin (1757-1834)

Biography of Sir Richard Goodwin Keats, Naval Governor from 1813-1816.
Waldegrave, William, 1st Baron Radstock (1753-1825)

Biography of William Waldegrave, 1st Baron of Radstock, Naval Governor from 1797-1800.
One of the Greats: Sir Robert Bond Presided over Golden Age

The first of a four part series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
Playing Musical Chairs at the House of Assembly

An article about the state of the House of Assembly in 1893 and 1894. Originally published in the Gazette on February 6, 1997.
Remembering the Life of a Newfoundland Prime Minister

The life of Sir William Whiteway (1828-1908), lawyer, politician, and prime minster of Newfoundland.
Proprietary Governors, 1610-1728

A history of proprietary governors in Newfoundland which began in 1610, with the appointment of its first governor, John Guy and ended in 1728 with the appointment of the first naval governor.
The Quebec Conference, October 1864

The Quebec Conference was held in 1864 and dealt with the creation of a federal system of government within Canada.
Quebec Conference Resolutions, 1864: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A report of the resolutions adopted at the Quebec Conference of Delegates from the provinces of Canada and the colonies of Newfoundland and PEI. (1864)
Reciprocity with the United States of America

Since the mid-19th century, many Newfoundlanders thought the key to a prosperous future was a free trading relationship with the United States.
Reform Era, 1815-1832

The period between 1815 and 1832 represents a watershed in the history of government and politics in Newfoundland.
Reform Movement

The reform movement gained momentum during the early-19th century, a time of tremendous social, economic, and political change in the colony.
Relations with Canada, 1870-1895

Newfoundland might have rejected confederation with Canada in 1869, but it still had to get along with its neighbour to the west.
Relations with Canada, 1895-1939

This article talks about Newfoundland's relations with Canada from 1895-1939.
Religion and Politics, 1832-1855

Religion played an influential role in Newfoundland politics during the period of representative government.
Report of the Newfoundland Delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Report of the Newfoundland delegates to the Quebec Conference, 1865
Representative Government, 1832-1855

This article is about the Representative Government system in Newfoundland and Labrador from 1832-1855.

Matching Articles"Government" (Total 90)

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