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Matching Articles"Government" (Total 257)
Government Structure, 1832-1855
An Explanation of the structure of Newfoundland government from 1832-1855.
Government before 1730
Newfoundland's legal and political evolution differed considerably from other British possessions and colonies in North America.
The Governorship, 1610-Present
An introductory article on the history of governorship in Newfoundland from 1610 to the present.
A Newfoundlander to be Proud Of
The world of Grace (Patten) Sparkes (1908- ), teacher, actor and political activist.
Government Response to the Great Depression
The outbreak of the Great Depression in the fall of 1929 caused much economic hardship in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Grimes Government, 2001-2003
The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.
The Halifax Conference, 1892
The 1892 Halifax conference was convened to discuss matters in dispute between Canada and Newfoundland.
Servant to the city: Mews left his mark on municipal politics
A look at the career of Henry George Reginald Mews (1897-1982), WW I veteran, and mayor of St. John's.
History of the Vote
Today, Canadian citizens aged 18 and older have the right to vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections. This is known as universal suffrage.
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
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.
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.
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