Department of Public Works and Highways (New Brunswick)
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The Department
of Public Works
and Highways was a part of the Government of New Brunswick
. It was charged with maintenance of government facilities and the province's highway network. From 1855 to 1912, it was known as the Board of Public Works. In 1967, its functions were divided between the Department of Public Works
and the Department of Transportation
.
Ministry (government department)
A ministry is a specialised organisation responsible for a sector of government public administration, sometimes led by a minister or a senior public servant, that can have responsibility for one or more departments, agencies, bureaus, commissions or other smaller executive, advisory, managerial or...
of Public Works
Public works
Public works are a broad category of projects, financed and constructed by the government, for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community...
and Highways was a part of the Government of New Brunswick
Government of New Brunswick
The Government of New Brunswick refers to the provincial government of the province of New Brunswick. Its powers and structure are set out in the Constitution Act, 1867....
. It was charged with maintenance of government facilities and the province's highway network. From 1855 to 1912, it was known as the Board of Public Works. In 1967, its functions were divided between the Department of Public Works
Department of Supply and Services (New Brunswick)
The Department of Supply and Services is a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It is charged with providing central services, including maintenance of government-owned buildings, purchase of goods and services, provincial archives, translation and printing, to government departments and...
and the Department of Transportation
Department of Transportation (New Brunswick)
The Department of Transportation is a part of the Government of New Brunswick. It is charged with the maintenance of the provincial highway network and the management of the province's automobile fleet....
.
Ministers
| # | Minister | Term | Administration of: |
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| 1. | George J. Colter George J. Colter George Johnson Colter was a farmer and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented York County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Liberal-Conservative member from 1878 to 1886.... |
June, 1856 - June 8, 1857 | John Hamilton Gray John Hamilton Gray (New Brunswick politician) John Hamilton Gray, QC was a politician in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada, a jurist, and one of the Fathers of Confederation. He should not be confused with John Hamilton Gray, a Prince Edward Island politician in the same era.Gray was born in St. George's, Bermuda... |
| 2. | G. L. Hatheway George Luther Hathaway George Luther Hathaway was a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. His surname also appears as Hatheway.He was born in Musquash, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, the son of Calvin Luther Hatheway and Sarah Harrison.... |
July 25, 1861 - April 22, 1867? | Tilley Samuel Leonard Tilley Sir Samuel Leonard Tilley, PC, KCMG was a Canadian politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation. Tilley was descended from United Empire Loyalists on both sides of his family... /Smith |
| 3. | John McAdam John McAdam (politician) John McAdam was a New Brunswick politician and businessman.Born near Belfast, McAdam became a lumber merchant in Milltown, New Brunswick... |
July 10, 1867 - April, 1869 | Andrew Rainsford Wetmore Andrew Rainsford Wetmore Andrew Rainsford Wetmore was a New Brunswick politician, jurist, and a member of a prominent United Empire Loyalist family.... |
| 4. | W. M. Kelly William Moore Kelly William Moore Kelly was a businessman and politician in New Brunswick. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1867 to 1878.... |
April 22, 1869 - 1882? | Wetmore Andrew Rainsford Wetmore Andrew Rainsford Wetmore was a New Brunswick politician, jurist, and a member of a prominent United Empire Loyalist family.... /King George E. King George Edwin King was a New Brunswick lawyer, politician, jurist, and the second and fourth Premier of New Brunswick in the Canadian Confederation.... /Fraser John James Fraser John James Fraser was a New Brunswick lawyer, judge, and politician.John Fraser was born at Beaubears Island, Northumberland County, New Brunswick. He married twice, the first time in 1867 to Martha Cumming. She died in 1871 and in 1884 he married Jane M... |
| George J. Colter (2nd time) |
May 25, 1882 - February 26, 1883 | Daniel Lionel Hanington Daniel Lionel Hanington Daniel Lionel Hanington was a New Brunswick, Canada politician and jurist.He was born at Shediac, New Brunswick, the son of Daniel Hanington, and was educated there and at Mount Allison Academy in Sackville. He went on to study law and was called to the New Brunswick bar in 1861. In that same... |
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| 5. | P. G. Ryan Patrick G. Ryan Patrick George Ryan was a leather manufacturer and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Gloucester County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1876 to 1895 as a Liberal.... |
March 3, 1883 - October 10, 1892 | Andrew George Blair Andrew George Blair Andrew George Blair, PC, KC was a Canadian politician in New Brunswick, Canada.He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 1878 after unsuccessful attempts in the previous two elections. Though Blair was a supporter of Sir John A... |
| 6. | H. R. Emmerson Henry Emmerson Henry Robert Emmerson, PC was a New Brunswick lawyer, businessman, politician, and philanthropist.Henry Emmerson was educated at Amherst Academy, Mount Allison Academy, St. Joseph's College, Acadia College and earned a law degree from Boston University. He went on to a lucrative law practice and... |
October 10, 1892 - August 31, 1900 | Blair Andrew George Blair Andrew George Blair, PC, KC was a Canadian politician in New Brunswick, Canada.He was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in 1878 after unsuccessful attempts in the previous two elections. Though Blair was a supporter of Sir John A... /Mitchell James Mitchell (Canadian politician) James Mitchell was a politician in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. Prior to entering politics, Mitchell was a schoolteacher and a prominent lawyer in St. Stephen, New Brunswick.... /Emmerson Henry Emmerson Henry Robert Emmerson, PC was a New Brunswick lawyer, businessman, politician, and philanthropist.Henry Emmerson was educated at Amherst Academy, Mount Allison Academy, St. Joseph's College, Acadia College and earned a law degree from Boston University. He went on to a lucrative law practice and... |
| 7. | Charles H. LaBillois Charles H. LaBillois Charles H. LaBillois was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Restigouche County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1883 to 1899 as a Conservative member.... |
1900-1908 | Lemuel John Tweedie Lemuel John Tweedie Lemuel John Tweedie was a politician from Chatham, New Brunswick.His law partner in Chatham for a time was Richard Bedford Bennett, later Prime Minister of Canada and Max Aitken for a time was his office boy.... |
| 8. | John Morrissy John Morrissy John Veraker Morrissy was a merchant and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1888 to 1890 and from 1903 to 1916 and Northumberland in the Canadian House of Commons from 1921 to 1924 as a Liberal member.He... |
March 24, 1908 - May 10, 1916 | Hazen John Douglas Hazen Sir John Douglas Hazen, PC, KCMG was a politician in New Brunswick, Canada.Known by his second name, Douglas, he entered politics in 1885 when he was elected as an alderman in Fredericton, New Brunswick. He became mayor in 1888.Hazen was elected to the Canadian House of Commons as a Conservative... /Fleming James Kidd Flemming James Kidd Flemming was a businessman and politician in New Brunswick, Canada.Flemming was a school teacher and lumberman before entering politics and serving as Provincial Secretary-Treasurer from 1908 to 1911 and Minister of Lands and Mines from 1911-1914. He succeeded Douglas Hazen as the... /Clarke George Johnson Clarke George Johnson Clarke, KC was a New Brunswick lawyer, journalist and politician.A native of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, George Clarke taught school for a time in Charlotte County before studying law. He was called to the bar in 1885 and set up practice in St. Stephen. He was also editor of the... |
| 9. | P. G. Mahoney | May 10, 1916 - August 18, 1916 | George Johnson Clarke George Johnson Clarke George Johnson Clarke, KC was a New Brunswick lawyer, journalist and politician.A native of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, George Clarke taught school for a time in Charlotte County before studying law. He was called to the bar in 1885 and set up practice in St. Stephen. He was also editor of the... |
| 10. | B. F. Smith Benjamin Franklin Smith Benjamin Franklin Smith was a produce dealer and political figure in New Brunswick. He represented Carleton County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1903 to 1908, from 1915 to 1920 and from 1925 to 1930 as a Conservative member... |
August 18, 1916 - April 5, 1917 | Clarke George Johnson Clarke George Johnson Clarke, KC was a New Brunswick lawyer, journalist and politician.A native of St. Andrews, New Brunswick, George Clarke taught school for a time in Charlotte County before studying law. He was called to the bar in 1885 and set up practice in St. Stephen. He was also editor of the... /Murray James Alexander Murray James Alexander Murray was a Conservative politician and the 16th Premier of New Brunswick. Murray was first elected to the legislature in 1908 and served as Minister of Agriculture before becoming Premier in 1917 only to have his government defeated in the general election weeks later.-External... |
| 11. | P. J. Veniot Peter Veniot Peter John Veniot, PC was a businessman and newspaper owner and a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He was the first Acadian premier of the province of New Brunswick.... |
April 4, 1917 - 1924? | Walter Edward Foster Walter Edward Foster Walter Edward Foster, PC was a politician and businessman in New Brunswick, Canada.Foster was born in St. Martins, New Brunswick. He began work as a clerk with the Bank of New Brunswick at Saint John... |
| 12. | D. A. Stewart David A. Stewart David Allan Stewart , often known as Dave Stewart, is an English musician, songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with Eurythmics. He is usually credited as David A. Stewart, to avoid confusion with other musicians named "Dave Stewart".-Early life:Stewart was born in Sunderland,... |
September 14, 1925 - June, 1935 | Veniot Peter Veniot Peter John Veniot, PC was a businessman and newspaper owner and a politician in New Brunswick, Canada. He was the first Acadian premier of the province of New Brunswick.... /Baxter John Babington Macaulay Baxter John Babington Macaulay Baxter, PC was a New Brunswick lawyer, jurist and the 19th Premier of the Canadian Province of New Brunswick.... /Richards Charles Dow Richards Charles Dow Richards , born in Southampton, York County, New Brunswick, was a judge and New Brunswick politician.... /Tilley Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley Leonard Percy de Wolfe Tilley was a New Brunswick lawyer, politician and the 21st Premier.Tilley was born in Ottawa, the son of Samuel Leonard Tilley, one of the Fathers of Confederation, and grew up there and in Fredericton. He was educated at the University of New Brunswick and then studied law... |
| 13. | A. A. Dysart Allison Dysart A. Allison Dysart was a New Brunswick politician, lawyer and judge.Dysart was born in Cocagne, New Brunswick and was educated at St. Joseph's University in Memramcook, the Guelph Agricultural School in Ontario and Dalhousie Law School. He was called to the bar in 1913 and set up practice in... |
July 16, 1935? - 1938 | Allison Dysart Allison Dysart A. Allison Dysart was a New Brunswick politician, lawyer and judge.Dysart was born in Cocagne, New Brunswick and was educated at St. Joseph's University in Memramcook, the Guelph Agricultural School in Ontario and Dalhousie Law School. He was called to the bar in 1913 and set up practice in... |
| 14. | W. S. Anderson William Stafford Anderson William Stafford Anderson was a lumberman and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Northumberland County in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1930 to 1956 as a Liberal member.... |
July 16, 1938? - October 8, 1952 | Dysart Allison Dysart A. Allison Dysart was a New Brunswick politician, lawyer and judge.Dysart was born in Cocagne, New Brunswick and was educated at St. Joseph's University in Memramcook, the Guelph Agricultural School in Ontario and Dalhousie Law School. He was called to the bar in 1913 and set up practice in... /McNair |
| 15. | H. J. Fleming Hugh John Flemming Hugh John Flemming, PC was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.He is always known as "Hugh John"... |
October 8, 1952 - August 1, 1958 | Hugh John Flemming Hugh John Flemming Hugh John Flemming, PC was a politician and the 24th Premier of New Brunswick.He is always known as "Hugh John"... |
| 16. | J. Stewart Brooks J. Stewart Brooks John Stewart Brooks was an engineer and political figure in the Province of New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Victoria County and then Victoria-Tobique in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick as a Progressive Conservative member from 1952 to 1976.He was born in Gladwyn, New Brunswick, the... |
August 1, 1958 - July 12, 1960 | |
| 17. | André Richard | July 12, 1960 - November 20, 1967 | Louis Robichaud Louis Robichaud Louis Joseph Robichaud, PC, CC, QC , popularly known as "Little Louis" or "P'tit-Louis" , was a Canadian lawyer and politician... |