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The 1908 Tie Election

The election of 1908 resulted in the two parties winning the same number of seats, and produced Newfoundland and Labrador's most famous constitutional crisis
Administration of Law to 1729

An article on the administration of law in Newfoundland to 1729
Agriculture and the Commission of Government

How the Commission of Government affected agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Allied Installations

During the Second World War, Newfoundland played a pivotal role in Allied naval strategy for the North Atlantic.
The American Presence in Newfoundland and Labrador

Under its Leased Bases Agreement with Britain, the United States had permission to establish military bases in Newfoundland.
The Newfoundland Royal Commission, 1933 (The Amulree Commission)

Fearing negative impacts on stock markets, Canada and Britain agreed to help Newfoundland meet debt payments pending the report of a royal commission of inquiry.
Amulree Report Project - Introduction

This article discusses how the heritage website obtained a PDF copy of the 1933 report as well as a link to the report itself.
The Anglo-American Leased Bases Agreement

The United States obtained the right to build military bases in Newfoundland by the Leased Bases Agreement signed with Britain on March 27, 1941.
Argentia

By the end of the Second World War, the obscure fishing villages of Argentia and Marquise had been transformed into a mammoth US military base.
Bell Island Sinkings

Bell Island is one of the few locations in North America that German forces directly attacked during the Second World War.
Botwood

During the Second World War, the relatively quiet port of Botwood became a highly-militarized Canadian coastal defence base.
British Policy and Newfoundland, 1942-1946

About the termination of the Commission of Government after World War II, and what government should replace it.
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.
Sinking of the Caribou

About the sinking of the passenger ferry, the SS Caribou by the German U-boat, U-69, on the night of October 13/14, 1942.
Impacts of the Collapse of Responsible Government

Replacing responsible government with the Commission of Government had consequences for Newfoundland and Labrador society, economy and politics.
Collapse of Responsible Government, 1929-1934

In 1933 the Newfoundland legislature voted itself temporarily out of existence, ending 79 years of responsible government.
The Commission of Government, 1934-1949

In 1934 the Commission of Government was sworn in, ending responsible government, and beginning a new chapter in Newfoundland's constitutional history.
Commission Governors, 1934-1948

During the Commission of government Newfoundland and Labrador was administered by unelected commissioners appointed by the British government.
Fishery Modernization During Commission of Government

How the Commission of Government affected the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery.
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.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 69)

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