Second Kidston Ministry
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The Second Kidston Ministry was the 25th ministry of the Government of Queensland
and was led by Premier William Kidston
. It succeeded the Second Philp Ministry
on 18 February 1908, 13 days after the 1908 state election
. The ministry was followed by the Denham Ministry
on 7 February 1911 following Kidston's retirement from politics.
At first the ministry represented only his own party, but from October 1908 reflected a merger of that party with Robert Philp
's conservative party as Kidston had concluded that co-operation with the Labour Party
was no longer possible.
, designated eight principal executive offices of the Government, and appointed the following Members of the Parliament of Queensland
to the Ministry as follows:
Government of Queensland
The Government of Queensland is commonly known as the "Queensland Government".The form of the Government of Queensland is prescribed in its Constitution, which dates from 1859, although it has been amended many times since then...
and was led by Premier William Kidston
William Kidston
William Kidston was an Australian politician and Premier of Queensland, from January 1906 to November 1907 and again from February 1908 to February 1911.-Early life:...
. It succeeded the Second Philp Ministry
Second Philp Ministry
The Second Philp Ministry was the 24th ministry of the Government of Queensland and was led by Premier Robert Philp, who led the Conservative party. It succeeded the Second Kidston Ministry on 19 November 1907 following Kidston's resignation on 12 November 1907...
on 18 February 1908, 13 days after the 1908 state election
Queensland state election, 1908
Elections were held in the Australian state of Queensland on 5 February 1908 to elect the 72 members of the state's Legislative Assembly.The election, held less than 9 months after the previous election, was made necessary by a series of events which had seen former Premier William Kidston, who...
. The ministry was followed by the Denham Ministry
Denham Ministry
The Denham Ministry was the 26th ministry of the Government of Queensland and was led by Premier Digby Denham, who led the Ministerialist party consisting of a mixture of liberals and conservatives. It succeeded the Kidston Ministry on 7 February 1911...
on 7 February 1911 following Kidston's retirement from politics.
At first the ministry represented only his own party, but from October 1908 reflected a merger of that party with Robert Philp
Robert Philp
Sir Robert Philp, KCMG was a Queensland businessman and politician who was Premier of Queensland from December 1899 to September 1903 and again from November 1907 to February 1908.-Early life:...
's conservative party as Kidston had concluded that co-operation with the Labour Party
Australian Labor Party
The Australian Labor Party is an Australian political party. It has been the governing party of the Commonwealth of Australia since the 2007 federal election. Julia Gillard is the party's federal parliamentary leader and Prime Minister of Australia...
was no longer possible.
First ministry
On 18 February 1908 the Governor, the Rt Hon Viscount ChelmsfordFrederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford
Frederic John Napier Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, GBE, PC was a British statesman who served as Governor of Queensland , Governor of New South Wales from 1909 to 1913, and Viceroy of India from 1916 to 1921, where he was responsible for the creation of the Montagu-Chelmsford...
, designated eight principal executive offices of the Government, and appointed the following Members of the Parliament of Queensland
Parliament of Queensland
The Parliament of Queensland is the legislature of Queensland, Australia. According to the state's constitution, the Parliament consists of the Queen and the Legislative Assembly. It is the only unicameral state parliament in the country, the upper chamber, the Legislative Council, having been...
to the Ministry as follows:
| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Chief Secretary |
William Kidston William Kidston William Kidston was an Australian politician and Premier of Queensland, from January 1906 to November 1907 and again from February 1908 to February 1911.-Early life:... |
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Queensland The Deputy Premier of Queensland is a role in the Government of Queensland assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Queensland. It has second ranking behind the Premier of Queensland in Cabinet, and its holder serves as Acting Premier during absence or incapacity of the Premier... Secretary for Public Instruction |
Andrew Henry Barlow, MLC |
Attorney-General Attorney-General of Queensland The Attorney-General of Queensland is a ministry of the Government of Queensland with responsibility for the state's legal and justice system.The current Attorney-General of Queensland is Paul Lucas.-List of Attorneys-General of Queensland:-References:... Secretary for Mines |
James Blair James Blair (Australian judge) Sir James William Blair KCMG was an Australian politician, lawyer and judge. He was a successful politician, being elected to the Queensland Parliament on several occasions. He held the office of Attorney-General and was also the Minister for Mines and introduced many successful law reforms... |
| Secretary for Public Lands | Joshua Thomas Bell Joshua Thomas Bell Joshua Thomas Bell was an Australian barrister and politician.Bell was the son of Sir Joshua Peter Bell, and his wife Margaret Miller, née Dorsey and was born in Ipswich, Queensland... |
| Treasurer Treasurer of Queensland The Treasurer of Queensland is the title held by the Cabinet minister who is responsible for the financial management of Queensland’s budget sector.-List of Queensland Treasurers:... |
Peter Airey |
| Secretary for Agriculture | Thomas O'Sullivan, MLC |
Home Secretary |
Arthur Hawthorn |
Secretary for Railways Secretary for Public Works |
George Kerr George Kerr (Australian politician) George Kerr was an Australian politician, grazier, and blacksmith. He was born on 7 February 1853 at Beadnell, Northumberland, England and after training to become a blacksmith moved to Queensland in 1877. In 1893 he was elected to represent the electoral district of Barcoo in the Queensland... |
Second ministry
Following the merger of the Kidston and Philp parties, a new ministry was formed on 29 October 1908.| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Chief Secretary |
William Kidston William Kidston William Kidston was an Australian politician and Premier of Queensland, from January 1906 to November 1907 and again from February 1908 to February 1911.-Early life:... |
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Queensland The Deputy Premier of Queensland is a role in the Government of Queensland assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Queensland. It has second ranking behind the Premier of Queensland in Cabinet, and its holder serves as Acting Premier during absence or incapacity of the Premier... Secretary for Public Instruction |
Andrew Henry Barlow, MLC |
| Home Secretary | Joshua Thomas Bell Joshua Thomas Bell Joshua Thomas Bell was an Australian barrister and politician.Bell was the son of Sir Joshua Peter Bell, and his wife Margaret Miller, née Dorsey and was born in Ipswich, Queensland... |
| Secretary for Public Lands | Digby Denham Digby Denham Digby Frank Denham was an Australian politician, businessman and leading Queensland Orangeman. He was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1902 until 1915 representing the seat of Oxley, and was Premier of Queensland from 7 February 1911 to 1 June 1915... |
| Attorney-General Attorney-General of Queensland The Attorney-General of Queensland is a ministry of the Government of Queensland with responsibility for the state's legal and justice system.The current Attorney-General of Queensland is Paul Lucas.-List of Attorneys-General of Queensland:-References:... |
Thomas O'Sullivan, MLC |
| Treasurer Treasurer of Queensland The Treasurer of Queensland is the title held by the Cabinet minister who is responsible for the financial management of Queensland’s budget sector.-List of Queensland Treasurers:... |
Arthur Hawthorn |
Secretary for Mines Secretary for Public Works |
John Appel John Appel John George Appel was an Australian politician, lawyer, and farmer. He served from 1908-1929 as a delegate for the electoral district of Albert and from 1909-1915 as the Secretary of Mine and Public Works and Home Secretary of Queensland.... |
Secretary for Railways Secretary for Agriculture |
Walter Paget |
Third ministry
Another major reshuffle took place on 22 June 1909. One junior minister, George Jackson, subsequently lost his parliamentary seat at the 1909 state election, necessitating the reshuffle of his portfolios on 22 October 1909.| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Chief Secretary |
William Kidston William Kidston William Kidston was an Australian politician and Premier of Queensland, from January 1906 to November 1907 and again from February 1908 to February 1911.-Early life:... |
Deputy Premier Deputy Premier of Queensland The Deputy Premier of Queensland is a role in the Government of Queensland assigned to a responsible Minister in the Australian state of Queensland. It has second ranking behind the Premier of Queensland in Cabinet, and its holder serves as Acting Premier during absence or incapacity of the Premier... Secretary for Public Lands |
Digby Denham Digby Denham Digby Frank Denham was an Australian politician, businessman and leading Queensland Orangeman. He was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1902 until 1915 representing the seat of Oxley, and was Premier of Queensland from 7 February 1911 to 1 June 1915... |
Attorney-General Attorney-General of Queensland The Attorney-General of Queensland is a ministry of the Government of Queensland with responsibility for the state's legal and justice system.The current Attorney-General of Queensland is Paul Lucas.-List of Attorneys-General of Queensland:-References:... |
Thomas O'Sullivan, MLC |
| Treasurer Treasurer of Queensland The Treasurer of Queensland is the title held by the Cabinet minister who is responsible for the financial management of Queensland’s budget sector.-List of Queensland Treasurers:... |
Arthur Hawthorn |
Secretary for Public Instruction Secretary for Public Works (from 22 October 1909) |
Walter Barnes |
Home Secretary Secretary for Mines (from 22 October 1909) |
John Appel John Appel John George Appel was an Australian politician, lawyer, and farmer. He served from 1908-1929 as a delegate for the electoral district of Albert and from 1909-1915 as the Secretary of Mine and Public Works and Home Secretary of Queensland.... |
Secretary for Agriculture and Stock Secretary for Railways |
Walter Paget |
Secretary for Mines Secretary for Public Works |
George Jackson (29 June 1909 – 22 October 1909) |
| Minister without portfolio | Andrew Henry Barlow, MLC |