First Walkem ministry

The first Walkem ministry was the combined Cabinet that governed British Columbia from February 11, 1874, to January 27, 1876. It was led by George Anthony Walkem, the third premier of British Columbia. This ministry was the first of two cabinets led by Walkem, as he lost a vote of no-confidence in 1876 but was reinstated to the position following the 1878 British Columbia general election, forming the second Walkem ministry.

First Walkem ministry
3rd ministry of British Columbia
Date formed	February 11, 1874 (1874-02-11)
Date dissolved	January 27, 1876 (1876-01-27)
People and organisations
Monarch	Victoria
Lieutenant Governor	Joseph Trutch
Premier	George Anthony Walkem
No. of ministers	4
Member parties	Non-partisan
History
Election	1875
Legislature terms	1st Parliament of British Columbia 2nd Parliament of British Columbia
Predecessor	De Cosmos ministry
Successor	Elliott ministry

List of ministers

First Walkem ministry by portfolio^[1]

Portfolio	Minister	Tenure
		Start	End
Premier of British Columbia	George Anthony Walkem	February 11, 1874	January 27, 1876
President of the Council	John Ash	October 26, 1875	January 27, 1876
Attorney General	George Anthony Walkem	February 11, 1874	January 27, 1876
Minister of Finance and Agriculture	William James Armstrong	February 11, 1874	January 27, 1876
Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works	Robert Beaven	February 11, 1874	January 27, 1876
Minister of Mines	John Ash	April 2, 1874	January 27, 1876
Provincial Secretary		February 11, 1874	January 27, 1876

New portfolios

On March 2, 1874, the portfolio of Minister of Mines was created; John Ash was named the inaugural minister. However, this was not a separate position as such, and could only be held in jointly with another portfolio. This remained the case until 1899.^[1]