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  • A. Shea's Pro-Confederate Speech, 1865
    Extracts from A. Shea's pro-confederate speech given on February 21, 1865. Taken out of the Newspaper, The Newfoundlander.
  • Shift Towards Responsible Government
    A look at the shift in Newfoundland politics towards responsible government during the second half of the 19th century.
  • Bond Rules Despite Challenges
    The third of a four part series on the life and times of Sir Robert Bond, one of the most influential politicians in Newfoundland history.
  • Social Changes, 1730-1815
    Newfoundland and Labrador experienced numerous social changes involving health, education, population, etc. during the period of naval government.
  • Social Changes, 1815-1832
    Newfoundland and Labrador society became increasingly complex during the reform era.
  • Social Changes 1972-2001
    Newfoundland and Labrador society changed considerably during the last three decades of the 20th century.
  • Social Changes under the Commission of Government
    One of the Commission of Government's major goals while in office was to improve social services in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Social Changes, 1949-1972
    Confederation prompted immediate and massive social changes in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The Sprung Greenhouse
    In 1987, the provincial government partnered with Philip Sprung to build a multimillion-dollar greenhouse complex near the St. John's-Mount Pearl boundary.
  • 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 St. John's Fire of 1892
    About the St. John's fire that started on 8 July 1892 in a stable after a lit pipe or match fell into a bundle of hay.
  • St. John's Status of Women Council, The Women's Centre
    Overview of the St. John's Status of Women Council, the Women's Centre.
  • A Lifetime of Writing
    The story of Stella Maris (Meaney) Whelan (1910-1998), civil servant and witness to the important events surrounding Confederation.
  • Harmon Field, Stephenville
    The creation of the American air base at Stephenville during the WWII saw the quiet farming village quickly transformed into a booming garrison town.
  • Surgeons and Criminal Justice
    An article on surgeons and criminal justice in Newfoundland from 1729 to 1815.
  • Surprise Gift is a Coup for Archives!
    An explanation of how the CNS obtained the 1938 Denzil Ridout photo-record of Lester Burry's mission work in Labrador.
  • Terms of Union
    Since Newfoundland joined Canada on 31 March 1949, its relationship with the rest of the country has been governed by the Terms of Union.
  • The Tobin Government, 1996-2000
    Brian Tobin replaced Clyde Wells as premier and leader of the Newfoundland Liberals on 26 January, 1996.
  • Torbay
    The Canadian air base at Torbay quickly became an important link in North American defence during the Second World War.
  • Government House Virtual Tour
    Introduction to the Government House Virtual Tour.

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