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From 1855 to 1909, the position of First Minister was known as Premier . After the colony was granted Dominion status in 1907, the position became known as Prime Minister (starting in 1909). Democratic government was suspended in 1934 and replaced by an appointed Commission Of Government , which ended in 1949 when Newfoundland became a Province of Canada . Since the reinstitution of democratic government in 1949, the position of first minister has again been known as Premier. For Governor s prior to the establishment of Responsible Government see Governors And Lieutenant-governors Of Newfoundland . COLONIAL PREMIERS The Colony of Newfoundland was granted responsible government in 1855. DOMINION PRIME MINISTERS Dominion status granted in 1907.
CHAIRMEN OF COMMISSION OF GOVERNMENT From 1934 to 1949 , Newfoundland was ruled by Commission Of Government . A six member Commission appointed by Britain, with three British and three Newfoundland appointees. This was done after the Dominion government voted itself out of existence in 1933 . PREMIERS OF THE PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Newfoundland joined Canadian Confederation in 1949. For more lists of this type, see Lists Of Incumbents . |
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