[1] The general assembly sat from July 11, 1949 to November 3, 1951.

[2] This was the first general election held in Newfoundland since the assembly was replaced by an appointed Commission of Government in 1934.

[1] The Liberal Party led by Joey Smallwood formed the government.

[4] There were four sessions of the 29th General Assembly:[2] Sir Albert Walsh served as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland until September 1949.

[5] Sir Leonard Outerbridge succeeded Walsh as lieutenant governor.