Dole and Desperate Measures
Life in the Great Depression in Newfoundland

by Carmelita McGrath

photo of a crowd of people in front of the Colonial Building in 1932
Credit: PANL.

A crowd masses in front of the Colonial Building during the riots of 1932. The riots resulted in damage to the building and injuries to both rioters and police. Sir Richard Squires, the Prime Minister, had to escape through the back door.