1876 Vogel ministry

Former government of New Zealand November 2022 The Second Vogel Ministry was a responsible government which held power in New Zealand from February to September 1876.Wilson 1985 66 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.Bassett Judith Sir Harry Atkinson Reed 1969 43 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.Dalziel Judith Julius Vogel: Business Politician Auckland University Press, Oxford University Press 1986 210 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.Dalziel Raewynn Julius Vogel: Business Politician Auckland University Press, Oxford University Press 1986 212 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.McLintock Alexander Hare Warwick Robert Armstrong M. A. Taonga New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu VOGEL, Sir Julius, K.C.M.G. https://teara.govt.nz/en/1966/vogel-sir-julius-kcmg 2022-11-06 An encyclopaedia of New Zealand, edited by A. H. McLintock, 1966. en He also had a “morbid fear” of dying poor,Dalziel Raewynn Julius Vogel: Business Politician Auckland University Press, Oxford University Press 1986 213 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. Ministers The following members served in the Vogel Ministry:Wilson 1985 66 NamePortraitOfficeTerm Sir Julius Vogel center|75px 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 center|75px Minister for Native Affairs 11 October 1872 – 7 December 1876 Daniel Pollen, MLC center|75px Colonial Secretary 4 July 1873 – 13 October 1877 Edward Richardson center|75px Minister for Public Works 29 October 1872 – 4 January 1877 Harry Atkinson center|75px 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 center|75px Minister of Justice 16 December 1874 – 13 October 1877 Commissioner of Stamp Duties 16 December 1874 – 13 October 1877 William Swanson center|75px Member of Executive Council 11 March 1876 – 1 September 1876 George McLean Commissioner of Customs 4 July 1876 – 13 October 1877 See also New Zealand Government Notes References Wilson Jim Jim Wilson (librarian) New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 4th First published in 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 Category:Ministries of Queen Victoria Category:Governments of New Zealand Category:1876 establishments in New Zealand Category:Cabinets established in 1876 Category:1876 disestablishments in New Zealand Category:Cabinets disestablished in 1876