Hanson ministry
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 4th Cabinet of the Colony of South Australia | |
Premier Richard Hanson (c. 1880)
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| Date formed | 30 September 1857 (1857-09-30) |
| Date dissolved | 9 May 1860 (1860-05-09) |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Governor | Sir Richard MacDonnell |
| Premier | Richard Hanson |
| No. of ministers | 6 |
| Member party | unaligned |
| Status in legislature | Minority Government |
| Opposition party | unaligned |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Torrens Ministry |
| Successor | Reynolds Ministry I |
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's Ministry was the first in South Australia to include a former Premier, Boyle Finniss.
| 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 |
