Third Menzies ministry
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The Third Menzies ministry (United Australia–Country Coalition) was the 27th ministry of the Government of Australia. It was led by the country's 12th Prime Minister, Robert Menzies. The Third Menzies ministry succeeded the Second Menzies ministry, which dissolved on 28 October 1940 following the federal election that took place in September. However, as a result of that election the government was reduced to minority status, and were forced to rely on the votes of independent crossbenchers Alexander Wilson and Arthur Coles to survive. The ministry was replaced by the Fadden ministry on 28 August 1941 following the resignation of Menzies.[1]
Percy Spender, who died in 1985, was the last surviving member of the Third Menzies ministry; Spender was also the last surviving minister of the First Menzies ministry, Second Menzies ministry, Fadden ministry, and the Fourth Menzies ministry. John McEwen was the last surviving Country minister.
Ministry
Party | Minister | Portrait | Portfolio | |
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United Australia | Rt Hon Robert Menzies KC (1894–1978) |
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Country | Hon Arthur Fadden (1894–1973) MP for Darling Downs |
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United Australia | Rt Hon Billy Hughes (CH) KC (1862–1952) MP for North Sydney |
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United Australia | Hon George McLeay (1892–1955) Senator for South Australia |
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United Australia | Hon Sir Frederick Stewart (1884–1961) MP for Parramatta |
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United Australia | Hon Harry Foll (1890–1977) Senator for Queensland |
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United Australia | Hon Herbert Collett CMG DSO VD (1877–1947) Senator for Western Australia |
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United Australia | Hon Philip McBride (1892–1982) Senator for South Australia |
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United Australia | Hon Percy Spender KC (1897–1985) |
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Country | Hon John McEwen (1900–1980) |
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United Australia | Hon Eric Harrison (1892–1974) |
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United Australia | Hon Harold Holt (1908–1967) |
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Country | Rt Hon Sir Earle Page GCMG (1880–1961) |
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Country | Hon Thomas Collins (1884–1945) |
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United Australia | Hon John Leckie (1872–1947) Senator for Victoria |
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Country | Hon Larry Anthony (1897–1957) |
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Country | Hon Joe Abbott MC (1891–1965) MP for New England |
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United Australia | Hon Allan McDonald (1888–1953) MP for Corangamite |
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United Australia | Hon Eric Spooner (1891–1952) MP for Robertson |
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Notes
- ^ "Ministries and Cabinets". Parliamentary Handbook. Parliament of Australia. Retrieved 17 September 2010.