Winning of Responsible Government National Historic Event
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
HSMBC plaque
© Parks Canada / Parcs Canada, 2007
Address :
78 Military Road, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Recognition Statute:
Historic Sites and Monuments Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. H-4)
Designation Date:
1954-06-07
Dates:
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1855 to 1855
(Significant)
Other Name(s):
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Winning of Responsible Government
(Designation Name)
Importance:
Liberal Premier P. F. Little formed administration in 1855
Plaque(s)
Existing plaque: wall near entrance to Colonial Building (Old House of Assembly) 78 Military Street, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
When, on May 22, 1855, the Newfoundland House of Assembly met, Governor Darling called upon Philip Francis Little to form the new administration. Thus, after a prolonged and bitter struggle, Responsible Government was granted to this colony. The event was triumph for the Liberal Party, for Little the new Premier, for John Kent who was named Colonial Secretary, and for all those who had maintained the will and purpose of the people of Newfoundland freely to administer their own affairs.