Newfoundland Now Province of Canada

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1890

Date Released

11 Apr 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1English Ace Wins French Motorbike Grand Prix
2. 2Newfoundland Now Province of Canada
3. 3Two Currencies Delay Berlin Tram System
4. 4Best Boy Boxers Contest National Championships
5. 5Atlantic Pact Signed

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Summary

Britain’s oldest colony becomes part of Dominion of Canada, following plebiscite. Governor General Lord Alexander presides at Ottawa ceremony to welcome new province.

Keywords

Politics and government; Ceremonies; Military

Library number

17662

Length of story (in feet)

76

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