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The Presbyterian Church in Newfoundland

A brief history on the Presbyterian Church and relations with Newfoundland.
19th Century Migration

Newfoundland and Labrador experienced immigration during the first half of the 19th century and emigration during the latter decades of the century.
19th Century Communications and Transportation

The 19th century introduced new and increasingly efficient forms of transportation and communication to Newfoundland and Labrador.
Agricultural Communities

This article is about the agricultural communities found in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Architecture of St. John's, 1800-1892

Information about the architectural background of St. John's from 1800-1892.
Architecture of St. John's, 1892–1940

About the architectural style influences in St. John's from 1892-1940.
The Arms, Seals, and Emblems of Newfoundland and Labrador

The function of coats of arms, great seals, and emblems is to identify a place, person, or institution. Various symbols have represented Newfoundland.
Bishop Fleming and the Roman Catholic Church

The Franciscan priest and bishop Michael Anthony Fleming was a religious, social, political, and cultural agentr for the Irish in Newfoundland.
Building the Cathedral

The Roman Catholic Chapel was constructed in 1786 on leased land on what later became Henry Street in St. John's.
Newfoundland’s 1906 Chinese Head Tax

About the $300.00 head tax imposed by the Newfoundland Government on each chinese immigrant entering Newfoundland in 1906.
Churchill Park Garden Suburb

To improve the severe housing problem in St. John's, the CEHTP worked on the creation of the Churchill Park garden suburb.
Newfoundland and Daniel O'Connell

Background information about the famous Irish politician, Daniel O'Connell and his influence on Newfoundland.
English

About the English and Irish origins of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians that immigrated between the 17th and 19th century.
Pinetree Radar Base: Environmental Concerns

As a direct result of the Earnest Harmon Air Force Base, there are environmental concerns associated with Stephenville and surrounding areas.
Ethnic Diversity

Newfoundland and Labrador is often described as having the most homogeneous population of European origin in Canada.
French Involvement in the NL Fishery

France was one of the earliest European nations to engage in the migratory fishery and dominated the industry throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
French Migration in NL, 1504-1904

French migrations to Newfoundland and Labrador began in the early 16th century and lasted for approximately 400 years.
French Settlement in NL, 1504-1904

Newfoundland and Labrador's cod fishery was the major pull factor attracting French settlers to the colony from the 16th through 19th centuries.
Harmon Field Day Aircraft

Stephenville hosts Harmon Field Day every two years. During this event aircraft from all over the world visit the town.
Harmon Field Day

The importance of Harmon Field Day, along with the origins and activities of the event that took place in the town of Stephenville, Newfoundland.

Matching Articles"Society" (Total 25)

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