The flag of Newfoundland : song and chorus

This is the music and lyrics to The flag of Newfoundland, a song written by Martin Howley, which, "eulogized the banner as representing in its colours the island's English, Irish and Scottish ancestors. [Howley] clearly intended to overcome any perception of the PWG [Pink, White, and Green...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Howley, M. F. (Michael Francis), 1843-1914
Other Authors: Josephine, Sister
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: .J. Fischer & Bro. 1907
Subjects:
Flags > Newfoundland and Labrador > Scores
Newfoundland and Labrador > Scores
Newfoundland studies
University of Newfoundland
Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/cns/id/100192
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Summary:This is the music and lyrics to The flag of Newfoundland, a song written by Martin Howley, which, "eulogized the banner as representing in its colours the island's English, Irish and Scottish ancestors. [Howley] clearly intended to overcome any perception of the PWG [Pink, White, and Green] as a Catholic flag by turning it into a symbol representing all Newfoundlanders. (Lambert, Carolyn. "The Pink, White and Green." Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage. Memorial University of Newfoundland, 2011. Web. 27 Jan 2012.) First line: The pink rose of England shows. -- Caption title.

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