CNHS - Newfoundland's Entry Into Confederation, St.John's
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N 47° 35.053 W 052° 43.390
22T E 370431 N 5271527
Led by Joseph R. Smallwood, Newfoundland became Canada's 10th province in 1949.
Waymark Code: WMW0W8
Location: Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Date Posted: 06/24/2017
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[EN]
Newfoundland entered Confederation on 31 March, 1949. Though Europeans were active here from the early 16th century, recognition as a colony did not come until 1824. Self-government and Dominion status followed but these were placed in abeyance in 1933 when Government by Commission was instituted. In 1848 a national convention proposed a return to Responsible Government but a spirited campaign led by J.R.Smallwood convinced a small majority to accept union with Canada which 19th century voters had decisively rejected. Sir Albert Walsh was the first Lieutenant-Governor and Smallwood the first Premier.
[FR]
Terre-Neuve entra dans la Confédération le 31 mars 1949. Malgré la présence d'Européens depuis le début du XVIième siecle, le statut colonial n'y avait été reconnu qu'en 1824. Suivirent l'autonomie et un statut de Dominon, mais ils furent suspendus en 1933 lors du gouvernement par commission. En 1848, une convention nationale proposa un retour au gouvernement responsable mais une vive campagne menée par J.R.Smallwood persuada une petite majorité d'accepter l'union avec le Canada que l'électorat avait rejetée au XIXième siecle. Sir Albert Walsh fut alors le lieutenant-gouverneur et Smallwood, premier ministre.
Classification: National Historic Event
Province or Territory: Newfoundland & Labrador
Location - City name/Town name: St. John's, Newfoundland
Link to Parks Canada entry (must be on www.pc.gc.ca): [Web Link]
Link to HistoricPlaces.ca: Not listed
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