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1901


Composition of ministry

The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier See on 28 March 1901 and covers the period up to 14 June 1904. Ministers are listed in order of seniority.

Portfolio Minister Party Term commence Term end Term of office
Premier
Colonial Secretary
Registrar of Records
Hon. Sir John See, KCMG, MLA1   Protectionist 28 March 1901 14 June 1904 3 years, 78 days
Colonial Treasurer
Collector of Internal Revenue
Hon. Thomas WaddellMLA   Protectionist 10 April 1901 3 years, 65 days
Attorney-General Hon. Bernhard Wise KC, MLC   Protectionist 28 March 1901 3 years, 78 days
Secretary for Lands Hon. Paddy Crick MLA   Protectionist 11 April 1901 3 years, 64 days
Secretary for Public Works Hon. Edward O'SullivanMLA   Protectionist 28 March 1901 3 years, 78 days
Minister of Justice Hon. Robert Fitzgerald, MLA   Protectionist 11 April 1901 16 July 1901 96 days
Minister of Public Instruction
Minister for Labour and Industry
Hon. John Perry MLA   Protectionist 28 March 1901 14 June 1904 3 years, 78 days
Secretary for Mines and Agriculture Hon. John Kidd, MLA   Protectionist 10 April 1901 3 years, 65 days
Vice-President of the Executive Council
Representative of the Government in Legislative Council
Hon. Francis Suttor MLC   Protectionist 28 March 1901 23 May 1903 2 years, 56 days
Hon. Colonel James Mackay, CB, MLC   Protectionist 6 June 1903 14 June 1904 1 year, 8 days
Ministers without portfolio Hon. James Hayes MLA   Protectionist 11 April 1901 3 years, 64 days
Hon. Walter Bennett, MLA   Protectionist 16 April 1901 3 years, 59 days
Hon. John Fegan MLA   Protectionist 24 March 1903 1 year, 82 days
1 In 1902, See was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George whilst in office.