1929

October: A stock market crash on Wall Street marks the beginning of a world-wide Depression.

December: A tidal wave hits the south west coast of Newfoundland.

1930

An electric generating station opens at Lawn.

1931

March: An explosion on the sealing ship the SS Viking causes it to sink during the seal hunt.

1932

April: There is a riot at the House of Assembly to protest that members of the government have been giving money to friends.

June: 28th general election. Frederick C. Alderdice is returned to office as prime minister.

1933

The fluorspar mine opens at St. Lawrence.

The Amulree Commission is set up by the British Government to consider what should happen to Newfoundland and Labrador. This is done because Newfoundland is in debt and running out of money. This commission recommends that elected government end until the money problems are taken care of.

December: Newfoundland runs out of money. The House of Assembly closes and Responsible Government ends.