This man discovered the ore veins in Buchans. He recieved a salary of $18 per month plus food and camping equipment
Who is Mathew Mitchell
100
These are the four policies of the Commission of Goverement
What is the Land settlement scheme, improving healthcare, improving Education, and improving law enforcement
100
This is what a family of four could expect this much from government relief.
What is $7.70
100
This is when the title wave of Burin happened
What is November 18, 1929
200
This man was premier from 1919-1923 and again from 1929-1932. His party was accused of using government funds for personal purposes, which was true. However, his idea of a pulp and paper mill in Corner Brook was a great success
Who is Sir Richard Squires
200
These were the requirement to become a part of the Ranger Force
You had to be between ages 21 and 28, be at lest 5,9, weigh no less more than 185 pounds, and be physically fit.
200
These are two reasons why hardships were hard in the great depression
The price of fur was down, so hunters and aboriginals had a hard time getting money. Also, fish was down, so fishermen could not produce money either.
200
Hjemstedslaere means this, which is what children who were apart of the Land Settlement scheme learned in school, such as cooking, farming, carpentry, and learning how to run a dairy
What is Homestead Knowledge
300
This is the man who headed the Royal Commission of Newfoundland. He called the leaders incompetent, the reason why Newfoundland was in this debt situation.
Who is Lord Amurlee
300
These were the requirements to join the landsettlement scheme
Had to be on Government relief, have at least one male to clear trees, and have family members to help farm.
300
This is when the Great Depression began and ended
What is 1929-1939
300
This is when the legislature of Newfoundland approve of the recommendations of the Amurlee report
When is December 2, 1933.
400
This is the women who was the motivating force behind the Bishop Spencer College. She was head Mistress, and was largely responsible for the design of their curriculum.
Who is Violet Cherrigton.
400
On this date, the commission of government sat for the first time with 3 Newfoundland and 3 British representatives.
What is February 16, 1934
400
This is why Newfoundland was in debt 100 million dollars
They had borrowed so much money for the war and for the railroad
400
This is the year when school was mandatory and free
When is 1943
500
This man joined the Ranger Force and became Cheif Ranger on July 1st, 1935. He was also previously an officer in the Newfoundland Regiment in WW1
Who is Capt. L.T. Stick
500
This, developed in 1920, encouraged cooperations of different denominations in the training of teachers.
What is the department of education
500
This is what many people resorted to when facing starvation
They stole from the merchants
500
These were the governments main priorities regarding healthcare.
What is fighting disease, childhood immunization, and providing diet supplements