Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 21)

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  • Administration of Law to 1729
    An article on the administration of law in Newfoundland to 1729
  • Carson and Morris
    The platforms of William Carson and Patrick Morris, two of the most important leaders of the reform movement in Newfoundland
  • Changing Government 1971-1972
    On 18 January 1972, Joseph Smallwood resigned as premier and was replaced by Frank Moores, leader of the Progressive Conservative party.
  • Fishing Admirals
    The 'fishing admiral' was a label assigned to the first ship captain who entered the harbour at the start of the fishing season.
  • Formal Law
    An article on formal law in Newfoundland up to 1729.
  • Government from 1730 to 1815
    This article is about the Government in Newfoundland and Labrador between 1730 and 1815. A misunderstood time in history.
  • Government before 1730
    Newfoundland's legal and political evolution differed considerably from other British possessions and colonies in North America.
  • The Grimes Government, 2001-2003
    The Grimes government was a difficult period for the provincial Liberals, marked by internal strife, declining popularity, and strong PC opposition.
  • Law and the Fishing Admirals
    An article on the Newfoundland Fishing Admirals and the Law up to 1729.
  • 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.
  • Naval Government 1729-1815
    Compared with other 18th-century regimes, the legal system that governed Newfoundland prior to 1815 was relatively stable and effective.
  • Naval Governors
    Naval governors ran Newfoundland and Labrador's political, legal, and military affairs from 1729 through 1824.
  • The Peckford Government 1979-1989
    The pursuit of resource management dominated Peckford's time in office. Offshore oil, the fisheries, and hydroelectric developments topped the agenda.
  • Provincial Politics 1972-2001
    This article is about the Provincial government during the period of 1972-2001 and the change of leadership it underwent during that time.
  • Royal Navy in the Early 18th Century
    An article on the royal navy in Newfoundland in the Early 18th Century.
  • The 1846 Great Fire
    About the Great Fire that started on 9 June 1846 in St. John's when a fire broke out in a cabinetmaker's workshop on George Street.
  • The Tobin Government, 1996-2000
    Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.
  • Meech Lake
    The Meech Lake Accord was a set of constitutional amendments agreed upon by the federal and provincial governments on 30 April 1987.
  • The Wells Government 1989-1996
    About the government of Clyde Wells, which led under the Liberal administration from 1989-1996.
  • Williams Government Timeline, 2003-2007
    A timeline of Newfoundland and Labrador government from 2003-2007 with premier Danny Williams

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