The Prendergast Ministry was the 43rd ministry of the Government of Victoria. It was led by the Premier of Victoria, George Prendergast, of the Labor Party. The ministry was sworn in on 18 July 1924. On 12 November 1924, a motion of no-confidence in the Prendergast government was proposed in the Legislative Assembly by John Allan, leader of the Country Party—the motion was carried 34 votes to 28, defeating the government. Allan and his ministry were sworn in on 18 November.
Portfolios
Minister Portfolios George Prendergast, MLAPremier Treasurer Tom Tunnecliffe, MLAChief Secretary John Lemmon, MLAMinister of Education Minister of Labour Edmond Hogan, MLAMinister of Agriculture Minister of Railways Vice-President of the Board of Land and Works Henry Bailey, MLAPresident of the Board of Land and Works Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey Minister of Water Supply Minister of Markets (from 28 July 1924) William Slater, MLAAttorney-General Solicitor-General John Jones, MLCCommissioner of Public Works Minister of Public Health Minister in Charge of Immigration Vice-President of the Board of Land and Works Daniel McNamara, MLCMinister of Mines Minister of Forests Vice-President of the Board of Land and Works James Disney, MLCMinisters without Portfolio John Cain, MLA Gordon Webber, MLA William Beckett, MLC
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