June 3, 1948:
After 15 years without elections, Newfoundlanders vote on confederation with Canada. The majority choose independent self-government.
After 15 years without elections, Newfoundlanders vote on confederation with Canada. The majority choose independent self-government.
A second vote is decreed.
July 22, 1948:
In the second vote 52 percent of electors choose confederation with Canada.
On April 1, 1949 the nation of Newfoundland becomes a Canadian province. Ottawa's Peace Tower carillon honours the occasion by playing Squid Jigging Ground instead of Ode to Nfld
Hear: April 1, 1949 radio broadcast
Joseph Smallwood becomes provincial premier.