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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.
Home Defence

Building Newfoundland and Labrador's defences during the Second World War.
Aston, Sir Arthur

Biography of Sir Arthur Aston, Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon, c.1625-1627.
Wynne, Edward

Biography of Edward Wynne, Proprietary governor of Avalon Colony, 1621-1625.
Calvert, Sir George (Lord Baltimore)

Biography of Sir George Calvert (Lord Baltimore), Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon,1627-1629.
Hill, William

Biography of William Hill, Proprietary governor of the Province of Avalon, 1634-1638.