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The third Robertson ministry was the fifteenth ministry of the
Colony of New South Wales, and was led by
John Robertson. It was the third of five occasions that Robertson was Premier. Robertson was elected in the first free elections for the
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
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held in
March 1856.
The title of
Premier was widely used to refer to the Leader of Government, but not a formal position in the ministry until 1920.
There was no party system in New South Wales politics until 1887. Under the constitution, ministers 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 the ministers were all re-elected unopposed.
In 1876
William Forster was appointed
Agent-General for New South Wales in London and was replaced as
Colonial Treasurer
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by
Alexander Stuart.
In January 1877
Thomas Garrett
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was accused of bribery in relation to positions within the Department of Lands, and insobriety affecting his capacity to fulfill his responsibilities as minister. Garrett resigned as minister and the government narrowly survived a censure motion by 29 votes to 26.
Ezekiel Baker
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replaced Garrett as
Secretary for Lands.
This ministry covers the period from 9 February 1875 until 21 March 1877, when Robertson was unable to obtain
supply
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and resigned when
Henry Parkes
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indicated that he was able to form a government.
Composition of ministry
Ministers are members of the
Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.
See also
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Notes
References
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New South Wales ministries
1875 establishments in Australia
1877 disestablishments in Australia