The Whitaker Ministry was formed in 1882 as the government of New Zealand. It was led by Frederick Whitaker and lasted for 17 months, from 21 April 1882 to 25 September 1883. [1] The Whitaker Ministry succeeded the Hall Ministry upon John Hall's resignation due to ill health. [2]
New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal, and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Sir Frederick Whitaker was an English-born New Zealand politician who served twice as the Prime Minister of New Zealand and six times as Attorney-General.
Sir John Hall was born in Kingston upon Hull, England, the third son of George Hall, a captain in the navy. At the age of ten he was sent to school in Switzerland and his education continued in Paris and Hamburg. After returning to England and being employed by the Post Office, at the age of 27 he decided to emigrate, later becoming the 12th Prime Minister of New Zealand. He was also Mayor of Christchurch.
The following members served on the Whitaker Ministry: [1]
Name | Office | Term |
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Frederick Whitaker | Premier | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Attorney-General | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
Harry Atkinson | Colonial Treasurer | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Commissioner of Customs | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
Commissioner of Stamp Duties | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
William Rolleston | Minister of Lands and Immigration | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Minister of Mines | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
John Bryce | Minister of Native Affairs | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Thomas Dick | Colonial Secretary | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Minister of Justice | 21 April 1882 – 11 October 1882 | |
Minister of Education | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
Postmaster-General | 11 October 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
Electric Telegraph Commissioner | 11 October 1882 – 25 September 1883 | |
Walter Woods Johnston | Minister for Public Works | 21 April 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Postmaster-General | 21 April 1882 – 11 October 1882 | |
Electric Telegraph Commissioner | 21 April 1882 – 11 October 1882 | |
Richard Oliver | Member of the Executive Council | 18 May 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
Edward Connolly | Minister of Justice | 11 October 1882 – 25 September 1883 |
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