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Alfred Valdmanis

One of the more bizarre aspects of the Smallwood government's early attempts at economic diversification was the involvement of Alfred Valdmanis.
Changing Government 1971-1972

On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
The Colonial Building

The importance of the Colonial Building to suffrage, the Chinese, and Bella 'Bobbie' Robertson.
Fishery Modernization During the First 20 Years of Confederation

In June 1948 the people of Newfoundland voted by a small but comfortable margin to join the Canadian Confederation.
Cultural Renaissance

During the late 1960s and 1970s, Newfoundland and Labrador experienced what has been variously called a cultural renaissance, revival, or revolution.
Timeline of Industrial Development: The Smallwood Years, 1949-1972: Provincial Government: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Businesses Under Premier Joesph Smallwood's Economic Development Plan for 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.
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 Colonial Building: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

A brief history of the Colonial Building, based on an exhibition by the Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador in 1997.
Merchant Mariners

About the vital and dangerous role that merchant mariners played in the Second World War.
The Moores Government 1972-1979

The election of a Progressive Conservative government led by Frank Moores in 1972 marked a turning point in Newfoundland and Labrador politics.
The "New Industries"

German firms established thirteen of the sixteen manufacturing plants created in Newfoundland during the 1950s due to Alfred Valdmanis' business contacts.
What a Newfoundland Soldier Wrote About the War.

The events in the military life of Owen William Steele (1887-1916), a member of the Newfoundland Regiment, and an introduction to his war diary.
The Peckford Government 1979-1989

The pursuit of resource management dominated Peckford's time in office. Offshore oil, the fisheries, and hydroelectric developments topped the agenda.
Provincial Politics 1972-2001

This article is about the Provincial government during the period of 1972-2001 and the change of leadership it underwent during that time.
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.
Royal Artillery

A look at Britain's Royal Artillery (RA), one of the branches of the British Armed Forces that recruited Newfoundlanders during World War II.
Royal Navy in the Early 18th Century

An article on the royal navy in Newfoundland in the Early 18th Century.
The Tobin Government, 1996-2000

Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 24)

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