Kane, Linda. Liberal Convention 1969 Nov.

• 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/7749

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. Discussion of the Liberal convention and political scene; 3:45 - loss of confidence in Mr. Smallwood; loss of liberal cabinet ministers; 5:12 - candidates for Liberal leader convention; 6:44 - Peter Cook explains his reason for entering the leadership race; 9:00 - discussion of leadership race; liberal party finances; 17:46 - Mr. Vincent Spencer discusses his policies and view for the future of Newfoundland; discussion of Mr. Spencer’s and Mr. Crosbie’s speech; 33:58 - Mr. Collins of the Evening Telegram on the speeches of the evening; 35:58 - John Mahoney on the evening;voting process; 41:42 - Clyde Wells on receiving his credentials to vote in the leadership election; 47:03 - news report on a death, and strike; 47:38 - Tom Cavanagh’s speech about reuniting the liberal party and building a new Newfoundland; reporting on the convention; 53:35 - Bob Cole and Jack Howlett on site reporting; Mr. Perlin speaking about the vote; 1:00:57 - On site reporting of the liberal convention; Mr. Noel Hutton on the accreditation committee; Mr. Aylward and Mr. Cook on the convention and candidates; 1:06:22 - speech about the future of liberals; Hickman supporters; unification of the party; Mrs. Crosbie on the campaign; Wilbur Rideout of Bonavista area; Mr. Keogh on his district and the election; 1:14:03 - reporting on 1969 vote.