The Tonkin Ministry was the 25th Ministry of the Government of Western Australia , led by Labor Premier John Tonkin and deputy Herb Graham ( Don Taylor replaced Graham following his resignation on 30 May 1973). It commenced on 3 March 1971, eleven days after the Brand–Nalder Ministry , led by Premier David Brand of the Liberal Party , was defeated at the 1971 election . The ministry was followed by the Court–McPharlin Ministry on 8 April 1974 after the Labor Party lost government at the state election held on 31 March.
24-699: As was the norm for Labor ministries, the caucus consisting of all parliamentary members elected the ministers, and the Premier then allocated portfolios. On 3 March 1971, the Governor, Major-General Sir Douglas Kendrew , constituted the Ministry. He designated 12 principal executive offices of the Government and appointed the following ministers to their positions, who served until a reshuffle on 30 May 1973. Four reshuffles took place—on 12 October 1971, following
48-531: A son and a daughter. His daughter Marcia subsequently married Colonel Richard Abel Smith , the son of Sir Henry Abel Smith , a Governor of Queensland . Kendrew played rugby union for England 10 times and was captain of the team in 1935. He was a member of the 1930 British Lions tour of Australasia but did not represent the Lions in any of the test matches. He captained the Army Rugby Union team in
72-598: The 128th (Hampshire) Infantry Brigade in Italy, Middle East, Greece and Austria between 1944 and 1946. His leadership and bravery saw the distinction of him being awarded the Distinguished Service Order three times during this period. After the war, from June until November 1946, Kendrew was general staff officer, 1st grade (GSO1) (Infantry) at Central Mediterranean Forces headquarters. Two training appointments followed immediately: until August 1948 he
96-573: The Army Navy Match against the Royal Navy winning 11–8, on 2 March 1935. In that match he played in a formidable front row of prop Frank Whitcombe and hooker A. J. A. Watson, in a famous victory with the Army team having only 13 players; for most of the match the scrum packed down with only six forwards due to injuries. Kendrew joined Uppingham School Officer Training Corps , and attained
120-603: The Korean War , as a temporary brigadier, Kendrew commanded the 29th Infantry Brigade , Commonwealth Division and received the rare distinction of a fourth award of the DSO. In 1954 and 1955 he served at the Imperial Defence College . He was Brigadier A/Q at the adjutant general's & Quartermaster General's Staff at Headquarters Northern Command (York) from 10 March 1955 until 28 September 1956. Kendrew
144-560: The McLarty–Watts Ministry . The minister, who may also hold other portfolios, is responsible for the relationships between the state government and the local government areas of Western Australia , often facilitated through the WA Local Government Association (WALGA). The current Minister for Local Government is Hannah Beazley of WA Labor , who was appointed to Cabinet under a reshuffle following
168-582: The Second World War and the Korean War , an international rugby player, and the 22nd Governor of Western Australia from 1963 to 1974. Douglas Anthony Kendrew was born in Barnstaple , Devon , England on 22 July 1910: he was the elder son of Alexander John Kendrew , and was educated at Uppingham School . He married in 1936 Nora Elizabeth Harvey, of Malin Hall , County Donegal ; the couple had
192-608: The appointment of Roger Cook as Premier of Western Australia. 22 people have been appointed as Minister for Local Government in Western Australia, with Leslie Logan 's 11 years and 335 days the longest time period in the position. From the early 1950s through to the 1980s, the Minister for Local Government was generally also the Minister for Town Planning , although the portfolios were always created separately. In
216-552: The Government Gazette and the Hansard index. The members of the Ministry were: Premier Treasurer (from 12 October 1971) Minister for Education (until 12 October 1971) Minister for Environmental Protection (until 12 October 1971) Minister for Cultural Affairs Deputy Premier Minister for Industrial Development and Decentralisation Minister for Town Planning (until 6 July 1972) Minister for
240-643: The Legislative Council Minister for Education Minister for Transport Minister for Railways Minister for Mines Minister for Electricity Minister for Fuel Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies Minister for Traffic Safety Minister for Lands Minister for Agriculture Minister for Forests Minister for Environmental Protection Minister for Health Minister for Town Planning Chief Secretary Minister for Local Government Minister for Housing Minister for Fisheries and Fauna Minister for
264-799: The North-West Minister for Police Minister for Community Welfare Minister for Tourism Minister for Labour Minister for Immigration Minister for Prices Control Minister for Consumer Protection While serving no formal status, the Tonkin shadow ministry was a Shadow Cabinet led by the Opposition Leader and leader of the Labor Party, John Tonkin, in the Parliament of Western Australia. It lasted from March 1974 until 15 April 1976, when Tonkin stepped down at
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#1732791171352288-577: The North-West (from 12 October 1971) (until 12 October 1971:) (from 12 October 1971:) Minister for Recreation (from 6 July 1972) Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council Minister for Community Welfare Minister for Police Minister for Transport Minister for Railways (from 12 October 1971) Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council (from 7 February 1973) Minister for Mines Minister for
312-1097: The North-West (until 12 October 1971) Minister for Electricity (from 12 October 1971) Minister for Fuel (from 6 July 1972) Minister for Works Minister for Water Supplies Minister for Electricity (until 12 October 1971) Minister for Traffic Safety (from 6 July 1972) Minister for Lands Minister for Agriculture Minister for Immigration (until 7 February 1973) Minister for Forests (from 12 October 1971) Minister for Health Minister for Environmental Protection (from 12 October 1971) Minister for Fisheries and Fauna (until 6 July 1972) Minister for Town Planning (from 6 July 1972) (until 12 October 1971:) Minister for Labour Minister for Housing (until 12 October 1971) Minister for Immigration (from 7 February 1973) (from 12 October 1971:) Attorney-General Minister for Railways Chief Secretary Minister for Local Government Minister for Housing Minister for Fuel (until 6 July 1972) Minister for Fisheries and Fauna (from 6 July 1972) Minister for Community Welfare Following
336-593: The Round Table (1975–83); commissioner, Royal Hospital, Chelsea (1974–80). Kendrew died on 28 February 1989 at Islip, Northamptonshire . In April 2012, the former RAF Cottesmore in Rutland was renamed Kendrew Barracks after him. Minister for Local Government (Western Australia) The Minister for Local Government is a position in the Cabinet of Western Australia , first created in 1949 during
360-528: The age of 74. The Tonkin shadow ministry was the first of its kind in Western Australia . Douglas Kendrew Major General Sir Douglas Anthony Kendrew , KCMG , CB , CBE , DSO & Three Bars (22 July 1910 – 28 February 1989), often known as Joe Kendrew especially during his rugby career, was an officer of the British Army who served in
384-533: The rank of cadet under officer . Kendrew was commissioned as a second lieutenant with the Leicestershire Regiment Supplementary Reserve of Officers on 18 January 1930, and joined the regiment on 28 August 1931. He was promoted to lieutenant in 1934, captain in 1939 and major in 1946 (he held appointments as acting or temporary major, lieutenant colonel , colonel and brigadier at various times and ended
408-595: The reorganisation in September 1964, when he became Deputy Colonel of The Royal Anglian Regiment , holding the post until August 1965. Kendrew was appointed Governor of Western Australia on 23 September 1963, serving until 6 January 1974. His term was extended twice. Kendrew was honorary colonel of the Special Air Service Regiment , RWAR Australia in 1965; president of the Knights of
432-522: The resignation of Ron Bertram (due to ill health); a minor reshuffle amongst existing ministers on 6 July 1972; on 7 February 1973 following the resignation of William Willesee (also due to ill health); and on 30 May 1973 following the resignation of Deputy Premier Herb Graham to chair the Licensing Board. The list below is ordered by decreasing seniority within the Cabinet, as indicated by
456-542: The resignation of Deputy Premier Herb Graham , a major reshuffle took place on 30 May 1973. These 12 ministers served until the end of the Tonkin Ministry on 8 April 1974. Premier Treasurer Minister for Cultural Affairs Deputy Premier Minister for Development and Decentralisation Attorney-General Assistant to the Treasurer Minister for Recreation Leader of the Government in
480-632: The war as a war substantive lieutenant colonel). From November 1936 until December 1938 he served as assistant instructor and instructor at the Tank Driving and Maintenance School (subsequently the Armoured Fighting Vehicle School) at Bovington Camp . Kendrew was then an instructor at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst until 1 September 1939, two days before the Second World War began. During
504-613: The war, Kendrew served in North Africa and Italy as a brigade major with the 36th Brigade from 1942. From 12 February 1943 until 18 March 1943 he was a general staff officer, 2nd grade (GSO2) (Operations) at First Army headquarters in Tunisia. He commanded the 6th Battalion , York and Lancaster Regiment , of 138th Infantry Brigade in 46th Infantry Division , in North Africa and Italy in 1943 and served as commander of
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#1732791171352528-616: Was appointed in the temporary rank of major general as general officer commanding and director of operations Cyprus District in October 1956 until October 1958, during a turbulent period of British rule. In September 1958 he survived an assassination attempt by EOKA fighters, which killed one of his escorts. During his time in Cyprus, Kendrew's permanent rank was advanced to brigadier on 19 April 1957, and then to that of major general on 29 June. For two years from December 1958, Kendrew
552-770: Was commandant at the School of Infantry of the British Army of the Rhine and then commandant at the Army Apprentices School, Harrogate until 13 September 1950. Kendrew had been appointed several times as acting and temporary lieutenant colonel, colonel and brigadier from March 1943 and on 28 July 1951 he received the permanent rank of colonel. He was appointed to the Adjutant General's and Quartermaster General's Staff, Northern Ireland District in October 1950 and served there until 27 September 1952. During
576-792: Was director of infantry at the War Office in London. He was the director of information at the War Office from 1959 to 1960 and then head of British Defence Liaison Staff at the British High Commission to Australia in Canberra from 1961 to 1963. He retired from the army on 1 September 1963. As a retired officer, Kendrew became Colonel of the Royal Leicestershire Regiment from May 1963 until
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