Newman Hoyles
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Newman Wright Hoyles was an English businessman and politician.
Hoyles was born in Dartmouth
, England
, and he became involved in the Newfoundland fish trade
after being a fishing captain for many years. In 1811 he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law and dealt with business along the Southern Shore and Conception Bay
.
Hoyles retired from business in 1831 and entered politics in 1832, running for House of Assembly
. He was a strong supporter of the local legislature, but difference between him and the reform movement caused Hoyles to become leader of the Conservative faction expressing the interest of the mercantile sector which was disillusioned with the growing power of the Roman Catholic bishop, Michael Anthony Fleming
.
Hoyles was appointed Colonial Treasurer in 1833 and kept that position until he died in 1840, even through he never ran for re-election in 1836.
Hoyles son, Hugh W. Hoyles, became the third Premier
of Newfoundland Colony
.
Hoyles was born in Dartmouth
Dartmouth, Devon
Dartmouth is a town and civil parish in the English county of Devon. It is a tourist destination set on the banks of the estuary of the River Dart, which is a long narrow tidal ria that runs inland as far as Totnes...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, and he became involved in the Newfoundland fish trade
Fish marketing
Fish marketing, is the marketing and sale of fish products.-Live fish trade:The live fish trade is a global system that links fishing communities with markets, primarily in Hong Kong and mainland China...
after being a fishing captain for many years. In 1811 he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law and dealt with business along the Southern Shore and Conception Bay
Conception Bay
Conception Bay is a Canadian bay located on the northeast coast of the island of Newfoundland. The bay indents the Avalon Peninsula with the opening of the bay to the Atlantic Ocean at the northeast. It is bounded by Cape St. Francis in the south and Split Point near Bay de Verde in the north...
.
Hoyles retired from business in 1831 and entered politics in 1832, running for House of Assembly
House of Assembly
House of Assembly is a name given to the legislature or lower house of a bicameral parliament. In some countries this may be at a subnational level....
. He was a strong supporter of the local legislature, but difference between him and the reform movement caused Hoyles to become leader of the Conservative faction expressing the interest of the mercantile sector which was disillusioned with the growing power of the Roman Catholic bishop, Michael Anthony Fleming
Michael Anthony Fleming
Michael Anthony Fleming was Catholic bishop of St. John's, Newfoundland. He was principally responsible for changing a small mission with several priests in four parishes into a large diocese with over 40,000 congregants and was the single most influential Irish immigrant to come to Newfoundland...
.
Hoyles was appointed Colonial Treasurer in 1833 and kept that position until he died in 1840, even through he never ran for re-election in 1836.
Hoyles son, Hugh W. Hoyles, became the third Premier
Premier
Premier is a title for the head of government in some countries and states.-Examples by country:In many nations, "premier" is used interchangeably with "prime minister"...
of Newfoundland Colony
Newfoundland Colony
Newfoundland Colony was England's first permanent colony in the New World.From 1610 to 1728, Proprietary Governors were appointed to establish colonial settlements on the island. John Guy was governor of the first settlement at Cuper's Cove. Other settlements were Bristol's Hope, Renews, New...
.