First Ayers Ministry


The First Ayers Ministry was the 10th Ministry of the Government of South Australia, led by Henry Ayers. It commenced on 15 July 1863, when Ayers won support to form a ministry after the collapse of the First Dutton Ministry. In July 1864, the ministry was defeated on a motion of no confidence, but his opponents were unable to form government, and Ayers was sworn in heading the reconstituted Second Ayers Ministry on 22 July 1864.
OfficeMinister

Premier

Chief Secretary
Henry Ayers MLC

Attorney-General
Richard Bullock Andrews MHA

Treasurer
John Hart MHA

Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration
Lavington Glyde MHA

Commissioner of Public Works
Philip Santo MHA