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The "Entente Cordiale," 1904

On April 8, 1904, four agreements were concluded in London, which established the Anglo-French Entente, or <em>entente cordiale</em>.
Agriculture and the Commission of Government

How the Commission of Government affected agriculture in Newfoundland and Labrador
Background and Construction

Historical background and construction of the Government House in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Virtual Tour: Ballroom

A virtual tour of the Government House Ballroom.
Campaign for Representative Government

The process through which Newfoundland acquired a local legislature in 1832 has long been misunderstood.
Civil Governors, 1825-1854

Newfoundland did not receive official colonial status until 1825, when the British government appointed the first civil governor, Sir Thomas Cochrane.
Colonial Governors, 1855-1933

About the colonial governors during Responsible government in Newfoundland from 1855-1933.
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.
Glossary: The Confederation Debate

A glossary of terms relating to the debate over Newfoundland and Labraodr joining Confederation
Cultural Renaissance

During the late 1960s and 1970s, Newfoundland and Labrador experienced what has been variously called a cultural renaissance, revival, or revolution.
Virtual Tour: Dining Room

A virtual tour of the Government House Dining Room.
Virtual Tour: Drawing Room

A virtual tour of the Government House Drawing Room, the principal reception room of the house.
Economic Changes, 1730-1815

The cod fishery continued to dominate the Newfoundland and Labrador economy during the period of naval government despite dramatic changes.
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.
Electrification

A look at the development of electricity in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in the 2nd half of the 20th century.
The "Entente Cordiale," 1904

Britain and France agreed to settle a number of outstanding colonial disputes, ultimately establishing the Entente Cordiale on April 8, 1904.
Despatch To His Majesty's Ambassador at Paris Forwarding Agreements between Great Britain and France

A recreation of the original Entente Cordiale 1904 document discussing French and British territory.
ERCO and Long Harbour

One of the industries which the Smallwood government managed to lure to the province with the promise of cheap power was the ERCO.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 56)

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