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The First Reynolds Ministry was the 5th Ministry of the Government of South Australia, led by Thomas Reynolds. It commenced on 9 May 1860, following Reynolds' defeat of the Hanson Ministry on a confidence vote in the House of Assembly. The ministry was defeated in May 1861, but Reynolds' opponents were unable to form government, and he formed the reconstituted Second Reynolds Ministry on 20 May 1861. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

OfficeMinister

Premier
Treasurer

Thomas Reynolds MHA

Chief Secretary

George Waterhouse MLC (until 4 February 1861)

Attorney-General

Henry Strangways MHA

Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration

John Tuthill Bagot MHA

Commissioner of Public Works

Alexander Hay MHA

Chief Secretary

John Morphett MLC (from 4 February 1861)

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