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Suspended State: Newfoundland Before Canada (Newfoundland History Series) Paperback – May 1, 1999

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This dramatic re-appraisal of the background to the suspension of democratic institutions in Newfoundland in the early 1930s argues that the events of this period laid the foundation for Confederation with Canada and represent the central, pivotal point in Newfoundland history.

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168 pages
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English
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Breakwater Books Ltd.
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May 1, 1999
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5 x 0.6 x 8.02 inches
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1550811444
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978-1550811445
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Former member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly, Gene Long was the first N.D.P. representative elected in St. Johns. Previously published as a journalist, political commentator and researcher, he holds a Masters Degree in Newfoundland History from Memorial University of Newfoundland. Currently a communications manager in the public sector in Toronto, Suspended State is his first book.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Breakwater Books Ltd. (May 1, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1550811444
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1550811445
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.6 x 8.02 inches

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I. F. S. Stafford

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The author establishes his thesis that the idea of a commission government for Newfoundland (replacing the elected Parliament) developed before the actual events which led to the creation of the Commission of Government by the United Kingdom Parliament. It shows how disillusionment with political infighting coupled with a collapse in fish prices and the economy generally created the background to the idea. After describing the "pre-crisis" origins of the policy the author, deals rather solidly with the views expressed to the Royal Commission set up to inquire into the state of Newfoundland. Although the author's use of English is readable, the book does require some diligence to assess the facts presented. However the work does not continue to deal with the legalities of the transfer of authority to the Commission. I found this work useful in developing the part of the process, of Newfoundland's accession to Canada, which has hitherto been under-examined.