Frederick C. Alderdice
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Frederick Charles Alderdice was a Newfoundland businessman, politician and the last Prime Minister of Newfoundland.
Alderdice during his time in office
Richard Squires
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Sir Richard Anderson Squires KCMG was the Prime Minister of Newfoundland from 1919 to 1923 and from 1928 to 1932.
Frederick C. Alderdice
…1928. Alderdice's first term as prime minister was short-lived, however, as his government lost that year's general election to the Liberals led by Sir Richard Squires. Alderdice joined with Liberals dissatisfied with Squires to form the United Newfoundland Party with himself as leader. The Great Depression embroiled…
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The riot at the Colonial Building in 1932