Kane, Linda. Liberal Convention Nov 1-69.

• Main Author: Barrett, Terra
• Other Authors: Kane, Linda
• Format: Audio
• Language: English
• Published: 1969
• Subjects: Politics; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_avalon/id/7742

Part of collection of reel to reels, cassettes, photos, and ephemera which Linda Kane donated to be digitized. See Linda's interview on the Digital Archives for more information about Clarence Reid who recorded these cassettes and worked at Terra Nova Motors. Reporting of the 1969 liberal convention; security of convention; Andrew Crosbie; convention; split in the liberal party; election at liberal convention; discussion of convention; police presence; people attending convention; convention; 35:26 - leadership ballot results; Joey Smallwood wins election; music and noise of crowd as well as discussion of Joey Smallwood’s win; 46:30 - Joey Smallwood’s on win; John Crosbie acknowledges Joey Smallwood; Joey Smallwood thanks John Crosbie; discussion of win; discussion of the youth vote, supporters and small protest; 1:11:04 - Provincial report from VOCM on liberal convention; report from convention; 1:12:15 - Joey Smallwood on his win; John Crosbie acknowledges Joey Smallwood; Joey Smallwood thanks John Crosbie; 1:18:55 - reelection and threat on Joey Smallwood’s life; liberal convention.