1832

June: After petitioning Britain, Newfoundland is granted Representative Government.
Elections begin.

Between September and December votes are collected in the first election.

1836

The first Education Act is passed.

During the 2nd general election, riots break out at Harbour Grace.

1838

Dr. Henry Stabb becomes the first district physician for St. John's.

1839

A Roman Catholic School is established at Colliers.

Late 1830s

The first book bindery opens in a sailworks in St. John's

1840s

Non-denominational schools are established by the Newfoundland School Society in many smaller communities

1840

November: The HMS Spitfire comes to St. John's. This is the first steamship to sail through the Narrows.

1842

A Roman Catholic school is established at Western Bay, Conception Bay.

December: 3rd general election.

1843

Roman Catholic schools are established at Black Head, Freshwater Bay, Flat Rock and
Northern Bay.

1846

The population of St. John's is 20,000.

June: Fire in St. John's leaves 12,000 homeless.