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Robertson ministry (1885–1886)

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There was no party system in New South Wales politics until 1887. Under the constitution, ministers in the Legislative Assembly were required to resign to recontest their seats in a by-election when appointed. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested and on this occasion all of the
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was widely used to refer to the Leader of Government, but was not a formal position in the government until 1920. Instead the Premier was appointed to another portfolio, usually
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This ministry covers the period from 22 December 1885 until 25 February 1886, when Robertson's government faltered due to the destablishing influence of his old foe,
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resigned on 4 February 1886 because he disagreed with the suggested property tax, and was not replaced as
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Fifth New South Wales government ministry led by John Robertson
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Representative of the Government in Legislative Council
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Index

Robertson ministry (1885–86)

Colony of New South Wales


Premier
Sir John Robertson
Queen Victoria
The Lord Carrington
Sir John Robertson
Henry Parkes
George Dibbs
First Dibbs ministry
Jennings ministry
Colony of New South Wales
Premier
Sir John Robertson
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
March 1856
Premier
Colonial Secretary
Louis Heydon
Minister of Justice
Sir Henry Parkes
Sir Patrick Jennings
Premier
Colonial Secretary
Sir John Robertson
Colonial Treasurer
John Burns

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