Hanson Ministry

The Hanson Ministry was the 4th Ministry of the Government of South Australia, led by Premier Richard Hanson. It commenced on 30 September 1857 with the defeat of the Torrens Ministry on the floor of the House of Assembly. Hanson's government was the longest lasting at this point, surviving until 9 May 1860, a total of 2 years, 222 days. It fell after losing a confidence vote, and was replaced by Thomas Reynolds' First Ministry.[1]

Hanson ministry
4th Cabinet of the Colony of South Australia
Date formed30 September 1857 (1857-09-30)
Date dissolved9 May 1860 (1860-05-09)
People and organisations
Head of stateQueen Victoria (Monarch)
Sir Richard MacDonnell (Governor)
Head of governmentRichard Hanson
No. of ministers6
Member partyunaligned
Status in legislatureMinority Government
Opposition partyunaligned
History
PredecessorTorrens Ministry
SuccessorReynolds Ministry I

Hanson's Ministry was the first in South Australia to include a former Premier, Boyle Finniss.

Composition of ministry
Portfolio Minister Term commence Term end Term of office
Premier
Attorney-General		 Hon. Richard Hanson MHA 30 September 1857 9 May 1860 952 days
Chief Secretary Hon. William Younghusband MLC
Colonial Treasurer Hon. Capt. John Hart MHA 12 June 1858 255 days
Hon. Boyle Finniss MHA 12 June 1858 9 May 1860 820 days
Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration Hon. Francis Dutton MHA 30 September 1857 2 June 1859 709 days
Hon. John Neales MHA 2 June 1859 5 July 1859 33 days
Hon. William Milne MHA 5 July 1859 9 May 1860 309 days
Commissioner of Public Works Hon. Thomas Reynolds MHA 30 September 1857 12 June 1858 255 days
Hon. Arthur Blyth MHA 12 June 1858 9 May 1860 697 days

References
  1. "Statistical Record of the Legislature, 1836-2009" (PDF). Parliament of South Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 March 2011. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
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