Torrens ministry

The Torrens ministry was the 3rd Ministry of the Government of South Australia, led by Robert Torrens. It commenced on 1 September 1857 following the defeat of the Baker ministry in the House of Assembly, and was succeeded by the Hanson ministry on 30 September when they were themselves defeated in the House. At 29 days in office, it was one of the shortest ministries in the history of South Australia.[1][2]

Office Minister

Premier
Chief Secretary

Robert Torrens MHA

Attorney-General

Richard Bullock Andrews MHA

Treasurer

 John Bristow Hughes MHA

Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration

 Marshall MacDermott MHA

Commissioner of Public Works

 Samuel Davenport MLC

References

  1. ^ "Statistical Record of the Legislature, 1836-2009" (PDF). Parliament of South Australia. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. ^ "SOUTH AUSTRALIA". The Courier (Hobart, Tas. : 1840 - 1859). Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 7 September 1857. p. 2. Retrieved 21 September 2015.