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1900 Newfoundland general election

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The 1900 Newfoundland general election was held on 8 November 1900 to elect members of the 19th General Assembly of Newfoundland in the self-governing British colony. The Liberal Party led by Robert Bond formed the government. The unpopular railway policy of the Conservatives contributed to their defeat at the polls. The Tory government of James Spearman Winter was defeated largely due to its railway policy and his conservative party fell into disarray.

Results by party

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  Party Leader 1897 Seats won % change Popular vote (%)
Liberal Robert Bond 13 32 146.2%
Tory Sir James Spearman Winter 23 4 -82.6%
Totals 36 36

Elected members

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References

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  • Smallwood, Joseph R (1981). Encyclopedia of Newfoundland and Labrador. Vol. v. 1. ISBN 0-920508-14-6.