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Agriculture and the Commission of Government

How the Commission of Government affected agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Botwood

During the Second World War, the relatively quiet port of Botwood became a highly-militarized Canadian coastal defence base.
Canadian Presence in Newfoundland during World War II

As the likelihood of war increased in the 1930s, Canada realized that its defence hinged on the protection of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Newfoundland Legislative Council Debate April 21, 1904

Legislative Council Debate, April 21, 1904--Exploration--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Decline of Naval Government

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced tremendous social and economic changes during the late-18th and early-19th centuries.
Develop or Perish: Smallwood's Development Approach

When J.R. Smallwood's government took office, its agenda was to develop, diversify, and modernize the economy of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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
Gander Airport and World War II

Gander's airport was the largest on the planet in 1940 and played a crucial role in ferrying aircraft from North America to Britain during the WWII.
Goose Bay

The Canadian airfield at Goose Bay, Labrador, impacted its surroundings dramatically during the Second World War.
Profile of Governors

Profiles of all the governors of Newfoundland from 1610-present.
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.
Graves, 1st Baron Thomas (1725-1802)

Biography of Baron Thomas Graves, 1st, Naval Governor from 1761-1764.
Hamilton, Sir Charles (1767-1849)

Biography of Sir Charles Hamilton, Naval Governor from 1818-1823.
Hardy, Sir Charles (c. 1714-1780)

Biography of Sir Charles Hardy, Naval Governor in 1744.
Pole, Sir Charles Morice (1757-1830)

Biography of Sir Charles Morice Pole, Naval Governor from 1800-1801.
Watson, Charles (1714-1757)

Biography of Charles Watson, Naval Governor in 1748.
Falkingham, Edward (c. 1683-1757)

Biography of Edward Falkingham, Naval Governor in 1732.
Gower, Sir Erasmus (1742-1814)

Biography of Sir Erasmus Gower, Naval Governor from 1804-1806.
Lee, Fitzroy Henry (c. 1698-1750)

Biography of Fitzroy Henry, Naval Governor from 1735-1737.
Drake, Francis William (? - c. 1789)

Biography of Francis William Drake, Naval Governor from 1750-1752.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 61)

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