Ryan Ministry
Encyclopedia
The Ryan Ministry was the 27th ministry of the Government of Queensland
and was led by Premier T. J. Ryan
of the Australian Labor Party
. It was the first majority Labor government in Queensland's history. It succeeded the Denham Ministry
on 1 June 1915, following the latter's defeat at the 1915 state election
on 22 May. It was succeeded by the Theodore Ministry
on 22 October 1919 following T. J. Ryan
's resignation from the Queensland parliament to run for federal politics.
, designated eight principal executive offices of the Government, and appointed the following Members of the Parliament of Queensland
to the Ministry. They had been chosen by a caucus meeting of the Labor Party the previous day. Initially, as Labor was opposed to the Queensland Legislative Council
entirely, it did not assign a portfolio to it; however, it ultimately appointed William Hamilton to the Council on 10 July 1915 and assigned him the Mines portfolio.
During the term, David Bowman, a former leader of the Labor Party, died; John Adamson left the Ministry and the Labor Party over the conscription issue; and Hamilton was appointed president of the Legislative Council, with Alfred Jones replacing him both as the government's representative in the Council and as a minister.
and William Lennon; the following ministers served until the end of the ministry on 22 October 1919.
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 T. J. Ryan
T. J. Ryan
Thomas Joseph "T.J." Ryan was Premier of Queensland, Australia from May 1915 until October 1919 when he resigned to enter Federal politics.-Early life:Thomas Joseph Ryan was born at Port Fairy, Victoria...
of the Australian Labor 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...
. It was the first majority Labor government in Queensland's history. It succeeded 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 1 June 1915, following the latter's defeat at the 1915 state election
Queensland state election, 1915
Elections were held in the Australian state of Queensland on 22 May 1915 to elect the 72 members of the state's Legislative Assembly.The election was the second for the Ministerialist government of Digby Denham, who had been premier since 7 February 1911. The opposition Labor Party, led by T. J...
on 22 May. It was succeeded by the Theodore Ministry
Theodore Ministry
The Theodore Ministry was the 28th ministry of the Government of Queensland and was led by Premier Ted Theodore of the Australian Labor Party. It succeeded the Ryan Ministry on 22 October 1919 following T. J...
on 22 October 1919 following T. J. Ryan
T. J. Ryan
Thomas Joseph "T.J." Ryan was Premier of Queensland, Australia from May 1915 until October 1919 when he resigned to enter Federal politics.-Early life:Thomas Joseph Ryan was born at Port Fairy, Victoria...
's resignation from the Queensland parliament to run for federal politics.
First Ministry
On 1 June 1915, the Governor, Sir Hamilton Goold-AdamsHamilton Goold-Adams
Major Sir Hamilton John Goold-Adams, GCMG, CB was an Irish soldier and colonial administrator who was Governor of Queensland in Australia from 1915 to 1920.-Biography:...
, 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. They had been chosen by a caucus meeting of the Labor Party the previous day. Initially, as Labor was opposed to the Queensland Legislative Council
Queensland Legislative Council
The Queensland Legislative Council was the upper house of the parliament in the Australian state of Queensland. It was a fully nominated body which first took office on 1 May 1860. It was abolished by the Constitution Amendment Act 1921, which took effect on 23 March 1922.Consequently, the...
entirely, it did not assign a portfolio to it; however, it ultimately appointed William Hamilton to the Council on 10 July 1915 and assigned him the Mines portfolio.
During the term, David Bowman, a former leader of the Labor Party, died; John Adamson left the Ministry and the Labor Party over the conscription issue; and Hamilton was appointed president of the Legislative Council, with Alfred Jones replacing him both as the government's representative in the Council and as a minister.
| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Chief Secretary 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 (until 10 July 1915) Home Secretary (10–23 March 1916) |
T. J. Ryan T. J. Ryan Thomas Joseph "T.J." Ryan was Premier of Queensland, Australia from May 1915 until October 1919 when he resigned to enter Federal politics.-Early life:Thomas Joseph Ryan was born at Port Fairy, Victoria... |
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... 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:... Secretary for Public Works |
Ted Theodore Ted Theodore Edward Granville Theodore was an Australian politician. He was Premier of Queensland 1919–25, a federal politician representing a New South Wales seat 1927–31, and Federal Treasurer 1929–30.-Early life:... |
Home Secretary |
David Bowman (until 25 February 1916) |
Secretary for Agriculture and Stock |
William Lennon |
| Secretary for Public Lands | John McEwan Hunter |
| Secretary for Railways | John Adamson (until 2 October 1916) |
| Secretary for Public Instruction |
Herbert Hardacre Herbert Hardacre Herbert Freemont Hardacre was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1893 until 1919.-References:... |
Minister without office (until 10 July 1915) Secretary for Mines (from 10 July 1915) |
William Hamilton, MLC (8 June 1915 – 15 February 1917) |
Minister without office (until 23 March 1916) Home Secretary (from 23 March 1916) |
John Huxham (from 10 July 1915) |
Secretary for Railways |
John Coyne (from 13 October 1916) |
Secretary for Mines |
Alfred Jones, MLC (from 15 February 1917) |
Minister without office |
John Fihelly John Fihelly John Arthur 'Jack' Fihelly was a rugby union player who represented Australia, a rugby league player, a founder of the Queensland rugby league, and a labor party politician.... (from 10 July 1915) |
Second Ministry
The ministry was reconstituted on 30 April 1918 following the 1918 election.| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Chief Secretary 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:... |
T. J. Ryan T. J. Ryan Thomas Joseph "T.J." Ryan was Premier of Queensland, Australia from May 1915 until October 1919 when he resigned to enter Federal politics.-Early life:Thomas Joseph Ryan was born at Port Fairy, Victoria... |
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... 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:... Secretary for Public Works |
Ted Theodore Ted Theodore Edward Granville Theodore was an Australian politician. He was Premier of Queensland 1919–25, a federal politician representing a New South Wales seat 1927–31, and Federal Treasurer 1929–30.-Early life:... |
| Secretary for Agriculture and Stock |
William Lennon |
| Secretary for Public Instruction |
Herbert Hardacre Herbert Hardacre Herbert Freemont Hardacre was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1893 until 1919.-References:... |
| Home Secretary | John Huxham |
| Secretary for Railways | John Fihelly John Fihelly John Arthur 'Jack' Fihelly was a rugby union player who represented Australia, a rugby league player, a founder of the Queensland rugby league, and a labor party politician.... |
| Secretary for Public Lands | John Coyne |
| Secretary for Mines | Alfred Jones, MLC |
| Minister without office | William Gillies William Gillies (Australian politician) William Neil Gillies was ALP Premier of Queensland, Australia, from 26 February 1925 to 22 October 1925.... |
Third Ministry
The ministry was altered on 9 September 1919 following the resignations of Herbert HardacreHerbert Hardacre
Herbert Freemont Hardacre was a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1893 until 1919.-References:...
and William Lennon; the following ministers served until the end of the ministry on 22 October 1919.
| Office | Minister |
|---|---|
Premier Chief Secretary 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:... |
T. J. Ryan T. J. Ryan Thomas Joseph "T.J." Ryan was Premier of Queensland, Australia from May 1915 until October 1919 when he resigned to enter Federal politics.-Early life:Thomas Joseph Ryan was born at Port Fairy, Victoria... |
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... 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:... Secretary for Public Works |
Ted Theodore Ted Theodore Edward Granville Theodore was an Australian politician. He was Premier of Queensland 1919–25, a federal politician representing a New South Wales seat 1927–31, and Federal Treasurer 1929–30.-Early life:... |
Secretary for Public Instruction |
John Huxham |
Secretary for Railways |
John Fihelly John Fihelly John Arthur 'Jack' Fihelly was a rugby union player who represented Australia, a rugby league player, a founder of the Queensland rugby league, and a labor party politician.... |
Secretary for Public Lands |
John Coyne |
Secretary for Mines |
Alfred Jones, MLC |
Secretary for Agriculture and Stock |
William Gillies William Gillies (Australian politician) William Neil Gillies was ALP Premier of Queensland, Australia, from 26 February 1925 to 22 October 1925.... |
| Home Secretary | William McCormack William McCormack William McCormack , was Premier of Queensland, Australia, from 1925 to 1929.He was born in Purnam, Queensland and died in Brisbane on 21 November 1947.... |
| Minister without office | James Larcombe James Larcombe James Larcombe was a labor politician from Queensland, Australia.-Biography:James Larcombe was born in Rockhampton, Queensland on 25 April 1884. His father, also named James Larcombe, was a butcher, and his mother was Mary Lee. As a young man, he worked as a butcher with his father and was... |