The Bolte Ministry was a

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of the

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, and was led by

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Premier

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. It succeeded the Cain ministry on 7 June 1955, following the defeat of the

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government at the 1955 election held ten days earlier. The ministry lasted over 17 years and was followed by the Hamer Ministry on 24 August 1972 after the resignation of Bolte from politics.

First Ministry

On 7 and 8 June 1955, the Governor, Sir

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, appointed the following ministers to the portfolios indicated. Some changes resulted from the departure of

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, who was appointed Agent-General for Victoria in London in February 1956, the death of

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the following month, and the appointment of Gordon McArthur as

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. However, the ministry was stable from 1956 until its reconstitution after the 1961 election. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by the Government Gazette and the Victorian Year Book.

Second Ministry

On 28 July 1961, following the 1961 election, the Bolte Ministry was reconstituted. Sir Ewen Cameron became Chairman of Committees in the Legislative Council, whilst Sir

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retired from politics. They were replaced by

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and

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. The ministry was reconstituted on 8 July 1964 following the 1964 election.

Third Ministry

On 8 July 1964, following the 1964 election, the Bolte Ministry was reconstituted.

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