Lyne ministry
| Lyne ministry | |
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| 29th cabinet of the Colony of New South Wales | |
 
Premier Sir William Lyne and the Colony of New South Wales (1863–1900)
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| Date formed | 14 September 1899 |
| Date dissolved | 27 March 1901 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Queen Victoria (represented by The Earl Beauchamp) |
| Head of government | Sir William Lyne |
| No. of ministers | 10 |
| Member party | Protectionist Party |
| Status in legislature | Majority government |
| Opposition party | Liberal and Reform Association |
| Opposition leader | Joseph Carruthers |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Reid ministry |
| Successor | See ministry |
The Lyne ministry was the 29th ministry of the Colony of New South Wales, and was led by the 13th Premier, the Honourable Sir William Lyne, KCMG, MLA.
Lyne was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1880 as member for Hume, serving in the Jennings and Dibbs ministries. prior to assuming leadership of the Protectionist Party. The ministry covers the period from 14 September 1899 until 27 March 1901, when Lyne was elected to the first federal Parliament. Lyne was succeeded by his Protectionist Party colleague, John See.
The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Lyne on 14 September 1899 and covers the period up to 27 March 1901; although some ministers retained portfolio responsibilities until the See ministry was sworn in. Ministers are listed in order of seniority.
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