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Robson ministry

The Robson ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from August 2, 1889, to June 29, 1892. It was led by John Robson, the ninth premier of British Columbia. Robson was appointed as premier following the death of incumbent premier A. E. B. Davie. Robson's cabinet was dissolved in 1892, when an accident during a trip to London, England, caused his premature death.[1]

List of ministers

Robson ministry by portfolio[2]
Portfolio Minister Tenure
Start End
Premier of British Columbia John Robson August 2, 1889 June 29, 1892
President of the Council Charles Edward Pooley August 3, 1889 June 29, 1892
Attorney General Theodore Davie August 3, 1889 June 29, 1892
Minister of Finance and Agriculture John Herbert Turner August 2, 1889 June 29, 1892
Minister of Education and Immigration James Baker May 28, 1892 June 29, 1892
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works Forbes George Vernon August 2, 1889 June 29, 1892
Minister of Mines John Robson August 2, 1889 June 29, 1892
Provincial Secretary John Robson August 2, 1889 June 29, 1892

References

  1. ^ Roy, Patricia E. "Robson, John". Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "British Columbia Executive Council Appointments (1871-1986)" (PDF). Legislative Library of British Columbia. p. 20. Retrieved September 1, 2024.