The fourth Fox ministry was a responsible government which held power in New Zealand from March to April 1873.
Background After the resignation of George Waterhouse as premier, Governor Bowen asked three-time ex-premier William Fox to take office as an interim measure. Fox was to hold office only until Julius Vogel returned from a postal conference in Australia. He was described as "fairy godmother and peacemaker" to the Continuous Ministry. Vogel returned to New Zealand at the start of April and asked Fox to stay on to the beginning of the next session of Parliament, but he refused and passed the office on to Vogel.
Ministers The following members served in the Fox ministry:
NamePortraitOfficeTerm William Fox Premier 3 March 1873 – 8 April 1873 Colonial Secretary 3 March 1873 – 8 April 1873 Julius Vogel Colonial Treasurer 11 October 1872 – 6 July 1875 Postmaster-General 11 October 1872 – 1 September 1876 Donald McLean Minister for Native Affairs 11 October 1872 – 7 December 1876 John Bathgate Minister of Justice 29 October 1872 – 20 February 1874 Commissioner of Stamps 29 October 1872 – 20 February 1874 George O'Rorke Secretary for Crown Lands 24 October 1872 – 13 August 1874 Minister for Immigration 24 October 1872 – 11 October 1873 William Reynolds Commissioner of Customs 26 October 1872 – 15 February 1876 Edward Richardson Minister for Public Works 29 October 1872 – 4 January 1877 Wi Katene Member of Executive Council 4 November 1872 – 15 February 1876 Wiremu Parata Member of Executive Council 4 December 1872 – 15 February 1876
See also New Zealand Government
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