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Joseph Roberts Smallwood PC CC (December 24, 1900 – December 17, 1991) was a Newfoundlander and Canadian politician. He was the main force who brought the Dominion of Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation in 1949, becoming the first premier of Newfoundland, serving until 1972.
- Clara Oates (1901–1996)
- Liberal
- William R. Smallwood, Ramsey Smallwood, and Clara Smallwood Russell
- Frank Moores
12. Mai 2017 · In December of 1900, something happens in the tiny town of Gambo, Newfoundland that will change the course of Canadian history: Joseph Roberts Smallwood is born. Most will know him as Joey...
The Newfoundland referendums of 1948 were a series of two referendums to decide the political future of the Dominion of Newfoundland. Before the referendums, Newfoundland was in debt and went through several delegations to determine whether the country would join Canada ("confederation"), remain under British rule or regain independence.
Joseph „Joey“ Roberts Smallwood, PC, CC, war ein kanadischer Politiker, Journalist, Autor, Enzyklopädist und Gewerkschafter. Er war die treibende Kraft beim Beitritt Neufundlands zu Kanada, der am 31. März 1949 vollzogen wurde, und gilt aus diesem Grund als einer der Väter der Konföderation. Einen Tag später wurde er zum ...
14. Feb. 2008 · The leading proponent of Confederation in Newfoundland in the 20th century, Joey Smallwood played an important role in bringing the province into Confederation in 1949. He served as Newfoundland and Labrador’s first premier for nearly 23 years, and is sometimes referred to as “the last Father of Confederation.” During his ...
29. Dez. 2014 · Conception Bay North businessman Joe Smallwood, the grandson and namesake of Newfoundland and Labrador's first premier, passed away early Sunday following a two-year battle with cancer. He was...
26. Feb. 2019 · (Jeremy Eaton/CBC) Near the back of one of many large rooms you'll find hundreds more cartons with a printed label, J. R. Smallwood Papers, holding the writings of Joseph Smallwood, the man...
