The McGirr ministry (1950–1952) or Third McGirr ministry was the 54th ministry of the

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, and was led by the 28th

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, of the Labor Party. The ministry was the third and final of three consecutive occasions when the government was led by McGirr, as Premier. McGirr was first elected to the

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in 1922 and served continuously until 1952, holding the various seats of

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, and

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. Having served in the third ministry of Jack Lang, and the

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and second ministries of

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, McGirr was variously torn between

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and the newly formed Australian Labor Party. When McKell stood aside as Premier in 1947 in order to take up an appointment as

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and became Premier. McGirr led Labor to victory at the 1947 state election. Labor lost its majority at the 1950 state election and had to rely upon the support of two independent members,

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and

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, who had been expelled from Labor as a result of voting against the party ticket in the 1949 election for the Legislative Council. Seiffert was subsequently re-admitted to the Labor party This ministry covers the period from 30 May 1950 until 2 April 1952 when McGirr resigned as Premier in favour of his deputy

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Composition of ministry

The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier McGirr following the election held on 30 May 1950, and covers the period up until 2 April 1952. Ministers are members of the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.

References

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Composition of ministry

See also

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