1770 |
George Cartwright establishes
a settlement in Labrador on the Charles River. |
1774 |
In Britain, the Quebec
Act gives control of Labrador to Canada, making it part of Quebec.
|
1785 |
December: Two men are
found frozen to death in the streets of St. John's during a cold
spell—one on King's Road and one on the South Side. |
1788 |
Dr. John Clinch, a medical
missionary, gives vaccinations against smallpox in Trinity. This
is the first time vaccinations are given in North America. |
1791 |
The first civil court
(not military) is established in Newfoundland. John Reeves is
the magistrate. |
1792 |
The first supreme court
for criminal justice is established in Newfoundland. John Reeves
is the acting chief justice. This ends the control of courts run
by the navy over people who are not in the navy. |
1795 |
A military hospital,
St. George's Barracks Hospital, is established on Signal Hill.
|
1800 |
April: A group of soldiers
plan to loot St. John's and escape to the USA. They are caught
before they can do this |
1807 |
The first printing firm,
John Ryan and Son, sets up in St. John's and begins the first
weekly newspaper, the St. John's Royal Gazette.
|
1808 |
Dr. William Carson arrives
in Newfoundland. He begins to campaign for elected government.
|
1809 |
Labrador is re-annexed from Quebec
and restored to Newfoundland. |
1810 |
Around this time, a library opens
in St. John's. |