The members of the 10th General Assembly of Newfoundland were elected in the Newfoundland general election held in November 1869. The general assembly sat from 1870 to 1873. The

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led by

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won the election and Bennett served as Newfoundland's premier. The decisive defeat of candidates supporting

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put an end to any discussions about union with Canada. Thomas R. Bennett was chosen as speaker. Sir Stephen John Hill served as

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Members of the Assembly

The following members were elected to the assembly in 1869: Notes:

By-elections

By-elections were held to replace members for various reasons: Notes:

References

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