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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Use dmy dates The Second Vogel Ministry was a responsible government which held power in New Zealand from February to September 1876.[1]

Background

The Continuous Ministry had abolished the Provinces and carried out an extensive public works scheme by the time Sir Julius Vogel returned to New Zealand from a mission seeking a further loan from London. He now reassumed the Premiership, but previous supporters of Vogel’s policies, such as John Davies Ormond, now refused to serve in Government and pressured the Ministry to retrench public spending.[2] Additionally, the abolition of the Provinces meant that the central government now had to pay for public education, leading to reduced spending, cuts in the public works and immigration budget, and another £2 million overseas loan.[3]

The liberal opposition, led by Sir George Grey, blocked the final sale of the Piako Swamp to a syndicate led by Thomas Russell, arguing that a direct sale of confiscated Māori land was illegal and that the Government was giving favourable treatment to a wealthy banker and political ally. The Government was saved on this issue by the Speaker’s casting vote.[4]

When the House met, Vogel resigned, citing personal attacks from the Opposition over his perceived extravagance with the finances at a time of low export prices.[5] He also had a “morbid fear” of dying poor,[6] so he arranged to hand over the Premiership to someone who would appoint him to the salaried position of Agent-General - in September, he landed on Harry Atkinson.[6]

Ministers

The following members served in the Vogel Ministry:[7]

Name Portrait Office Term
Sir Julius Vogel
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Premier 15 February 1876 - 1 September 1876
Colonial Treasurer 15 February 1876 - 1 September 1876
Postmaster-General 11 October 1872 - 1 September 1876
Commissioner of Telegraphs 8 April 1873 - 1 September 1876
Sir Donald McLean
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Minister for Native Affairs 11 October 1872 - 7 December 1876
Daniel Pollen, MLC
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Colonial Secretary 4 July 1873 - 13 October 1877
Edward Richardson
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Minister for Public Works 29 October 1872 - 4 January 1877
Harry Atkinson
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Secretary for Crown Lands 7 September 1874 - 1 September 1876
Minister for Immigration 10 September 1874 - 1 September 1876
Commissioner of Customs 15 February 1876 - 3 July 1876
Charles Bowen
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Minister of Justice 16 December 1874 - 13 October 1877
Commissioner of Stamp Duties 16 December 1874 - 13 October 1877
William Swanson
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Member of Executive Council 11 March 1876 - 1 September 1876
George McLean Commissioner of Customs 4 July 1876 - 13 October 1877

See also

Notes

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