Forrest Ministry


The Forrest Ministry was the first government ministry in Western Australia, after the inauguration of responsible government. It was in government from 29 December 1890 to 14 February 1901, when it was succeeded by the Throssell Ministry following the 1901 elections.
The members of the Forrest Ministry were:
OfficeMinisterStart of termEnd of term
Premier
Colonial Treasurer
Sir John Forrest29 December 189014 February 1901
Colonial Secretary
Minister for Education
George Shenton29 December 189011 October 1892
Colonial Secretary
Minister for Education
Stephen Henry Parker11 October 18924 December 1894
Colonial Secretary
Minister for Education
Sir John Forrest4 December 189428 April 1898
Colonial Secretary
Minister for Education
George Randell28 April 189815 February 1901
Attorney-GeneralSeptimus Burt29 December 189027 October 1897
Attorney-GeneralRichard Pennefather27 October 189715 February 1901
Commissioner of Crown LandsWilliam Marmion29 December 18904 December 1894
Commissioner of Crown LandsAlexander Richardson4 December 189413 March 1897
Commissioner of Crown LandsGeorge Throssell13 March 189715 February 1901
Commissioner of Railways
Minister for Works
Harry Venn29 December 189010 March 1896
Commissioner of Railways
Minister for Works
Frederick Piesse1 April 189623 August 1900
Commissioner of Railways
Minister for Works
Barrington Wood10 September 190015 February 1901
Minister for EducationEdward Wittenoom19 December 189412 May 1897
Minister for EducationHenry Lefroy12 May 189728 April 1898
Minister for MinesEdward Wittenoom19 December 189428 April 1898
Minister for MinesHenry Lefroy28 April 189815 February 1901
Minister without portfolioSeptimus Burt29 December 189815 February 1901