28th General Assembly of Newfoundland | |
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 Colonial Building seat of the Newfoundland government and the House of Assembly from January 28, 1850, to July 28, 1959. | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1932 |
| Disbanded | 1934 |
| Preceded by | 27th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Succeeded by | 29th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Leadership | |
Premier | |
| Elections | |
Last election | 1932 Newfoundland general election |
The members of the 28th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in June 1932. The general assembly sat from 1932 to 1934. [1]
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The United Newfoundland Party led by Frederick C. Alderdice formed the government. [2]
James A. Winter served as speaker. [3]
Sir David Murray Anderson served as governor of Newfoundland. [4]
Overwhelmed by debt, the government proposed that it would temporarily reduce its debt payments. Instead, Canada and Britain helped make payments on its debt while a royal commission of enquiry considered Newfoundland's political future. The report, delivered in November 1933, recommended the suspension of responsible government. A Commission of Government would administer Newfoundland until its finances improved and its people wanted a return to responsible government. [2]
