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  • Cultural Renaissance
    During the late 1960s and 1970s, Newfoundland and Labrador experienced what has been variously called a cultural renaissance, revival, or revolution.
  • Disasters 1892-1929
    Some of Newfoundland and Labrador's best-known and most destructive disasters occurred during the era of Responsible Government.
  • The Commission of Government and Education
    When the Commission of Government took office in 1934, Newfoundland and Labrador's education system was in desperate need of improvement.
  • A Newfoundlander to be Proud Of
    The world of Grace (Patten) Sparkes (1908- ), teacher, actor and political activist.
  • Newfoundlanders and Labradorians in Other Allied Forces
    Although most enlistees from Newfoundland and Labrador joined the British Armed Forces during the WWII, many also served with other Allied forces.
  • Social Changes, 1730-1815
    Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Social Changes, 1815-1832
    Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
  • Social Changes under the Commission of Government
    One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Social Changes, 1949-1972
    Confederation prompted immediate and massive social changes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The St. John's Fire of 1892
    About the St. John's fire that started on 8 July 1892 in a stable after a lit pipe or match fell into a bundle of hay.
  • A Lifetime of Writing
    The story of Stella Maris (Meaney) Whelan (1910-1998), civil servant and witness to the important events surrounding Confederation.
  • The Tobin Government, 1996-2000
    Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.
  • Volunteers
    Aside from enlisting in the armed forces, thousands of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians also volunteered for various organizations during the WWII.

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