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Anti-Confederate Replies, 1865

Extracts from speech by R.J. Parsons in the House of Assembly, February 3, 1865. The Newfoundlander, February 16, 1865.
The Anti-Confederation Song

The Anti-Confederation Song--Government--Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Web
Battle Song of Newfoundland

Lyrics to the song entitled 'Battle Song of Newfoundland' by Patriot
Becoming a Province

This article is about Newfoundland entering confederation and becoming a province within Canada and the public's reaction.
Chesley Crosbie

Biography of Chesley Crosbie, born in St. John's on 1905.
Edward Patrick Roche

Biography of Edward Patrick Roche, born in Placentia, 1874.
F. Gordon Bradley

Biography of F. Gordon Bradely, born in St. John's, 1886.
Gordon Francis Higgins

Biography of Gordon Francis Higgins, born in St. Johns, 1905.
Joseph R. Smallwood

Biogrpahy of Joseph Smallwood, born in Gambo, 1900.
Lester Burry

Biography of Lester Burry, born in Safe Harbour, Bonavista Bay, 1898
Peter Cashin

Biography of Peter Cashin, born in Cape Broyle, 1890.
William Keough

Biography of William Keough, born in St. John's, 1913.
British Policy and Newfoundland, 1942-1946

About the termination of the Commission of Government after World War II, and what government should replace it.
F.B.T. Carter's Pro-Confederate Speech, 1865

Extracts from Speech by F.B.T. Carter (Conservative, District of Burin), House of Assembly Debate, January 27, 1865.
Timeline: Changing Government 1971-72: Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage

Timeline of Newfoundland government change during 1971 and 1972
Charles Bennett Objections, 1864-1865

Charles F. Bennett's objections to Confederation, 1864-1865
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.
The Bridge to Prosperity: The Confederation Debate

A confederate cartoon portraying a negative view of the possible economic union of Canada and Newfoundland.
It Will Be A Clean Sweep : The Confederation Debate

A confederate cartoon reproduced from The Confederate, 31 May 1948.
Under Confederation You Will Pay : The Confederation Debate

A Confederate cartoon about taxes, reproduced from The Confederate, 21 April 1948.

Matching Articles"Politics" (Total 60)

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