Tuesday, September 10. FORMATION OF A NEW GOVERNMENT.
Mr. Stafford announced that he had formed a Ministry, consisting of himself, Mr. Fitzherbert, Mr. Gillies, Mr. Curtis, Mr Eeid, and Mr. Sewell. It wus probable, however, that at least one other member would be added. It was intended also to add one, if not two, Muori members to the Executive to advise on native mutters, but the greatest care and deliberation would be exercised in selecting these native members. As Ministers were only sworn in a few hours, Mr. Stafford asked the House to adjourn to Friday, to enable them to declare what business will be proceeded with, and what be allowed to stand over. Mr. billies would be Treasurer, Mr. Reid Minister of Public Works. The other portfolios were not yet allotted. Mr. Brown, of Canterbury, asked if Messrs. Gillies, Fitzherbert, and Curtis had resigned their Superintendencies ? Mr. Stafford replied, they would resign either before or at the termination of the sesßion, therein following Mr. M'Lean's example in 1869. The House need be under no apprehension that Superintendents would be in the Government.
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Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXXI, Issue 69, 28 September 1872, Page 4
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183Tuesday, September 10. FORMATION OF A NEW GOVERNMENT. Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, Volume XXXI, Issue 69, 28 September 1872, Page 4
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