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Poster for Newfoundland: Atlantic Province

Newfoundland: Atlantic Province

1949
  • 18m
  • January 1, 1949 · Canada

Overview

With simple ceremony on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Newfoundlanders are welcomed as fellow-Canadians. Prime Minister St. Laurent starting off the carving of Newfoundland's coat of arms in the tenth and formerly blank shield over the entrance to the Parliament Buildings, writing in stone another chapter of Confederation. So begins this survey of Canada's tenth province, Newfoundland, its resources and how its people live. The film takes us to St. John's, Corner Brook, Bell Island, and includes a visit to Labrador where we see the giant airport at Gander.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1949
Original language
English
Countries
Canada
Production
ONF,NFB
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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