4th General Assembly of Newfoundland
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4th General Assembly of Newfoundland | |
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 Colonial Building, the seat of the Newfoundland government and the House of Assembly from January 28, 1850, to July 28, 1959. | |
| History | |
| Founded | 1848 |
| Disbanded | 1853 |
| Preceded by | 3rd General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Succeeded by | 5th General Assembly of Newfoundland |
| Leadership | |
| Elections | |
Last election | 1848 Newfoundland general election |
The members of the 4th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in 1848. The general assembly sat from December 14, 1848,[1] to 1852.
With the passing of the Government of Newfoundland Act 1847 (10 & 11 Vict. c. 44) by the British Parliament,[2] the members of the Legislative Council once again sat separately from the assembly, ending the experiment with unicameralism started in 1842.[3] The first session of the assembly was held in a building owned by a member of the legislature.[4] For the second session which started in 1850, the assembly met in the newly constructed Colonial Building.[5]
John Kent was chosen as speaker.[6]
Sir John Le Marchant served as civil governor of Newfoundland.[7]