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10th General Assembly of Newfoundland

10th General Assembly of Newfoundland

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The members of the 10th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in November 1869. The general assembly sat from 1870 to 1873.

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The Anti-Confederation Party led by Charles Fox Bennett won the election and Bennett served as Newfoundland's premier.[1] The decisive defeat of candidates supporting Confederation put an end to any discussions about union with Canada.[2]

Thomas R. Bennett was chosen as speaker.[3]

Sir Stephen John Hill served as colonial governor of Newfoundland.[4]

Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1869:[5]

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  1. [N 1]
    Elected in both Placentia and St. Mary's and St. John's West

By-elections

By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:

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    References

    1. [1]
      Hiller, James K. (1982). "Bennett, Charles Fox". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. XI (1881–1890) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
    2. [2]
      Baker, Melvin. "The Rejection of Confederation with Canada, 1865-1874". Memorial University.
    3. [3]
      "The Speaker of the House of Assembly". House of Assembly.
    4. [4]
      "Hill, Sir Stephen John". Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University.
    5. [5]
      "Elections". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. pp. 688–90.
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