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.
10th General Assembly of Newfoundland | |
|---|---|
 Colonial Building seat of the Newfoundland government and the House of Assembly from January 28, 1850, to July 28, 1959. | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1870 |
| Disbanded | 1873 |
| Preceded by | 9th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Succeeded by | 11th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Leadership | |
Premier | |
| Elections | |
Last election | 1869 Newfoundland general election |
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
editThe following members were elected to the assembly in 1869:[5]
Notes:
By-elections
editBy-elections were held to replace members for various reasons:
| Electoral district | Member elected | Affiliation | Election date | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's West | Lewis Tessier | Anti-Confederate | March 31, 1870 | H Renouf chose to sit for Placentia and St. Mary's[5] |
| Bay de Verde | James J. Rogerson | Confederate | April 5, 1870 | J Bemister named sheriff[5] |
| Ferryland | Thomas Glen | Anti-Confederate | August 1870 | T Glen named to cabinet in 1870[5] |
| Harbour Main | Joseph I. Little | Anti-Confederate | August 1870 | JI Little named to cabinet in 1870[5] |
| Placentia and St. Mary's | Henry Renouf | Anti-Confederate | September 1870 | H Renouf named to cabinet in 1870[5] |
| Trinity Bay | John Henry Warren | Confederate | September 17, 1870 | R Alsop named to cabinet in 1870[5] |
| St. John's West | Maurice Fenelon | Anti-Confederate | January 16, 1871 | T Talbot named to Legislative Council[5] |
| Bonavista Bay | James L. Noonan | Confederate | October 26, 1871 | JL Noonan named to cabinet in 1871[5] |
| Trinity Bay | Alexander Graham | Anti-Confederate | October 26, 1871 | T Ridley resigned seat in 1871 after firm went insolvent[5] |
Notes:
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ Baker, Melvin. "The Rejection of Confederation with Canada, 1865-1874". Memorial University.
- ^ "The Speaker of the House of Assembly". House of Assembly.
- ^ "Hill, Sir Stephen John". Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Elections". Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. pp. 688–90.