10th General Assembly of Newfoundland
10th 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 | 1870 |
| Disbanded | 1873 |
| Preceded by | 9th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Succeeded by | 11th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Leadership | |
Premier | |
| Elections | |
Last election | 1869 Newfoundland general election |
The members of the 10th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in November 1869. The general assembly sat from 1870 to 1873.
The Anti-Confederation Party led by Charles Fox Bennett won the election and Bennett served as Newfoundland's premier. The decisive defeat of candidates supporting Confederation put an end to any discussions about union with Canada.
Thomas R. Bennett was chosen as speaker.
Sir Stephen John Hill served as colonial governor of Newfoundland.