Accounts of 1932-33 legislature debates released

James Hiller, who reconstructed the 1932-33 legislature debates, speaks at Government House in St. John's today. Lt.- Gov. John Crosbie and Jane Crosbie listen. — Photo by Steve Bartlett/The Telegram

Published on May 30, 2011; Published on May 30, 2011
Steve Bartlett

Provides insight into turning point in province’s history

Topics :: Government House , Dominion , Queen's , Newfoundland

First-hand accounts of a turning point in the province's history were released at Government House this morning.

The 1932-33 legislature debates provide insight into the state of the Dominion of Newfoundland at that time.

The 1932 session culminated in a serious riot due to accusations of corruption.

The second session of 1933 led to the decision to suspend Responsible government.

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The debates have never been fully published and were reconstructed by James Hiller.

He used various sources, including The Evening Telegram and The Daily News.

A limited number of volumes are available at the Queen's Printer.

For more, see Tuesday's Telegram.

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Brendan White

- May 30, 2011 at 12:04:32

Jim Hiller was one of my favourite History profs at MUN. Always loved his classes. Would love to read his perspective on this period in our history.

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Robert

- May 30, 2011 at 10:50:12

Perhaps the most pivital point in our history; and still very much dictating events of today! Would make for a very interesting drama play right in the Colonial Building!

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