THE NEW MINISTRY.
A. meeting of members of the late Ministry was held on Friday. Mr Whitaker, who was present, subsequently had a conference with Mr Hall, after which he interviewed his Excellency, and intimated that he was prepared to form a Ministry. He also mentioned that his Ministry would consist of members of the former Government, with the exception of Mr Hall. The Ministers were sworn in before his Excellency at three that afternoon. The resignation of tliu late Ministry and the appointment of the new one is gazetted, the Hon Mr Oliver's name is omitted from the gazetted list of Ministers, but it is understood that he will be sworn in on his arrival at Wellington. The following allocation of portfolios has been gazetted:—
Hon Frederick Whitaker, to be Premier and Attorney-General. Hon Harry Albert Atkinson, to be Colonial Treasurer, Commissioner of Customs, and Commissioner of Stamp Duties. Hon William Rolleston, to be Minister of Lands and Immigration, and Minister of Mines. Hon John Bryce, Minister of Native Affairs. Hon Thomas Dick, to be Colonial Secretary, Minister of Justice, and Minister of Education. Hon Wilter Woods Johnston, to be Minister for Public Works and PostmasterGeneral, and Commissioner of Telegraphs. Nothing lias yet been decided upon regarding filling the vacancy in the Ministry occasioned by Mr Hall's retirement.
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Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 603, 25 April 1882, Page 2
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219THE NEW MINISTRY. Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, Volume VI, Issue 603, 25 April 1882, Page 2
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