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The article focuses on Governor Sir Humphrey Walwyn's Memorandum to his successor, revealing insights into Newfoundland's pivotal historical moment. Topics include the challenges and prospects for constitutional change post-World War II, including the potential transition from the Commission form of Government to Responsible Government, all amidst the delicate balance of political neutrality required of the Governor.

The article focuses on historical writing works of Governor Sir Humphrey Walwyn on U.S. air and military bases in Newfoundland. Topics include Information as to practical working of Defence Agreement under colonial government; and authorities and local British Civil and Service on future economic and social position in material culture.

The article focuses on British-appointed Commission of Government forced on Newfoundland by the financial reverse of the Great Depression and country on the financial straight and narrow and, eventually, a return to elective self-government. It mentions Newfoundland might face the return of stiff economic headwinds in the post-war period and given to promoting the cause of Confederation with Canada. It also mentions the leaving behind it both plans and senior civil servants.

The article provides an overview of Edward Hale's account of his 1936 visit to Newfoundland. It mentions that Hale dealt with Newfoundland business in that central agency of Great Britain government, wherein during his stay in Newfoundland was a government-backed land settlement scheme, designed to diversify the economy and reduce dependence on the inshore fishery, which had been hit hard by the international economic downturn.

The article focuses on Holmes case and challenging the statutory authority of the Commission of Government and legislature of the Dominion of Newfoundland agreed to suspend responsible government during the height of the Great Depression. It mentions payments on its funded debt because of the sharp decline in resourcebased revenues from fishery, forestry, and mineral exports. It also mentions legislative and executive powers subject to the supervisory control of the British government.

The article provides information on the Fishermen's Protective Union (FPU) president, William Coaker working towards social, economic, and political improvements in the working and living conditions of Newfoundland and Labrador fishermen. Topics include economic problems of fishery, marketing of fishery products and techniques of fishing

The article provides information on the history of riot on April 5, 1932 in Saint John, Newfoundland and Labrador when angry citizens marched on the House of Assembly in session at the Colonial Building demanding higher relief payments and employment where police and mob clashed. Topics include financial problems resulting from a global economic depression, national debt and public services.

The article focuses on the memorandum submitted by the Newfoundland Delegation for managing the negotiations of union between Newfoundland and Canada. Topics discussed include National Convention Act enforced on October 13, 1948, approval of the memorandum by Canadian cabinets and constitutional future of both countries.

A biography of Newfoundlander and Canadian politician Joseph Roberts Smallwood is presented. Topics discussed include his early education, hie belief in Christianity, his involvement in protests in Newfoundland between 1914-1918, launch of newspaper business by him and his works for social and economic reformism.

The author discusses the reports filed by Canadian magistrates regarding the state of the cod fishing industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. He mentions the inspections of fish processing sites by the magistrates, the need for policy regarding the handling of fish and the equipment used, and ongoing need for policies regarding the industry.

The article discusses the account of Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador Vice-Admiral Sir Humphrey Walwyn of his meeting during World War II with British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill and U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in August of 1941 at Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. A transcript copy detailing his meeting and his understanding of diplomatic relations between Great Britain and the U.S. is provided.

The article reports on Great Britain's Judicature Act of 1824 for the better administration of justice in Newfoundland and for other purposes. It examines efforts in the early 19th century to build an effective and efficient system of judicature as Newfoundland achieved representative government in 1832 and developed its various aspects of local governance.

The article presents an account of the role of Newfoundland in World War I, composed by journalist Patrick Thomas McGrath in 1918. Particular focus is given to Newfoundland's patriotism and connection to Great Britain. Details on the organization of Newfoundland's military forces, including its Royal Naval Reserve, and on the incorporation of Newfoundland troops into the British 29th infantry division, are presented. Other topics include the service of Newfoundland foresters in the war, the celebration of a memorial day for deceased soldiers in 1917, and the financing of the war.

The article discusses the efforts of fisherman William Coaker and the trade organization the Fishermen's Protective Union (FPU) to increase and regulate the prices that fishermen in Newfoundland and Labrador received for their fish during the early 20th century. Particular focus is given to the relationship between fishermen and salt codfish exporters. Details on boycotts conducted by the FPU and on proposed legislation which would allow a government-appointed board to set cod prices are presented. It is suggested that when Coaker led FPU companies into the export business, they faced difficulties related to fish quality, relationships with brokers, and the timely receipt and delivery of merchandise and information.

The article presents a transcript of a hearing between farmer Joseph Roberts Smallwood, a group of lawyers, and the St. John's Housing Corporation regarding the corporation's appropriation and valuation of Smallwood's land in 1945. The author first explains how the corporation was authorized to expropriate land by the Newfoundland and Labrador government for the beautification of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Also addressed are Smallwood's pig farming, his later involvement in Newfoundland politics, and his support for Newfoundland's union with Canada.

The article discusses the impact of the rise of the Fishermen's Protective Union (FPU) on the development of Newfoundland's sealing industry in the early 20th century. Particular focus is given to the conflict between FPU leader William F. Coaker and sealing captain Abram Kean, due to the former's efforts to improve the working conditions of seal hunters. The author notes how sealing disasters that led to the deaths of hunters brought about the FPU's rise, and goes on to address such topics as the FPU's political power and a libel case between Coaker and Kean.

The article discusses the temperance movement in Newfoundland in the early twentieth century which passed a prohibition on alcohol in 1915 during the administration of People's Party Prime Minister Edward Morris, enacted in 1917. Issues associated with policing prohibition led the administration of Liberal Prime Minister Richard Squires to order a commission established to write a government report. A reprint of the 1921 report entitled "To His Excellency Sir Charles Alexander Harris, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Honourable Order of the Bath, Commander of the Royal Victorian Order, Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over the Island of Newfoundland and its Dependencies," is presented.

The essay provides a biographical sketch of Canadian labour leader, journalist, politician, and businessman Sir William Ford Coaker, focusing on the period prior to his founding of the Fishermen's Protective Union in 1908. He was born October 19, 1871 in St. John's, Newfoundland, he attended St. Mary's School and the General Protestant Academy and Presbyterian Commercial School in St. John's. During childhood he worked as a fish handler, an assistant to storekeepers McDougall & Templeton, and later oversaw their lobster canning operations at Herring Neck, Newfoundland.

The article discusses Newfoundland's participation in the First World War as depicted in official histories of the conflict. According to the authors, several published and unpublished works outline Newfoundland's participation in the war, but there is no work which surveys and integrates the existing scholarship. It is suggested that the centenary of the war presents scholars with an opportunity to create such a synthesis. Details related to historians such as Henry Reeve, Frederick Arthur McKenzie, and Richard Cramm, and their efforts to research and write histories of the war are presented. Authors' negotiations with the government of Newfoundland & Labrador are also discussed.

The article presents a reproduction of a naval captain's diary from a March-April 1914 seal-hunting voyage from St. John's, Newfoundland. Introductory details are given describing the life and career of the author, William Ford Coaker, focusing on his political actions and accomplishments lobbying on behalf of the fishing industry of Newfoundland in the province's House of Assembly. A reproduction of his log from a northern voyage on the S.S. Nascopie is then given, highlighting the harsh conditions of fishing vessels at the time.