The De Cosmos ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from December 23, 1872, to February 9, 1874. It was led by Amor De Cosmos, the second premier of British Columbia. The ministry was established after the McCreight ministry lost a motion of no-confidence on December 19, 1872, regarding poor administration of public affairs.[1] De Cosmos's government was dissolved following his resignation, in order for him pursue a career in federal politics.
De Cosmos ministry | |
|---|---|
 2nd ministry of British Columbia | |
| Date formed | December 23, 1872 |
| Date dissolved | February 9, 1874 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Victoria |
| Lieutenant Governor | Joseph Trutch |
| Premier | Amor De Cosmos |
| Member parties | Non-partisan |
| History | |
| Election | None |
| Legislature term | 1st Parliament of British Columbia |
| Predecessor | McCreight ministry |
| Successor | First Walkem ministry |
List of ministers
edit| Portfolio | Minister | Tenure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start | End | ||
| Premier of British Columbia | Amor De Cosmos | December 23, 1872 | February 9, 1874 |
| President of the Council | December 23, 1872 | February 9, 1874 | |
| Attorney General | George Anthony Walkem | December 23, 1872 | February 9, 1874 |
| Minister of Finance and Agriculture | William James Armstrong | February 28, 1873 | February 9, 1874 |
| Minister of Lands and Works | Robert Beaven | December 23, 1872 | February 9, 1874 |
| Provincial Secretary | John Ash | December 23, 1872 | February 9, 1874 |
| Member without Portfolio | William James Armstrong | December 23, 1872 | February 28, 1873 |
References
edit- ^ "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 16. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ^ "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 17. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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