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Lyons forms new federal ministry with 6 Country Party and 8 AP reps
The new Cabinet under Prime Minister J A Lyons includes six Country Party members and eight Australian Party representatives. Notable figures include VC Thompson as assistant minister for New England and W G Thompson entering Parliament in 1922 for New England. Also announced is Goldsbrough Mort and Co Ltd purchasing Pearson Rowe Smith stock and station business, a firm with roots dating back 75 years.
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Lyons
Country Party
A.P
New England
VC. Thompson
Manilla
J. A. Lyons
Commerce and
Earle Page
R. G
Mengies
R. Casey
Customs
White
Defence
Thorby
W. M. Hughes
Senator McLachlan
Interior
D. McEwen
Senator Fall
Mess A. Cameron
J. A. Perkins
C. Thompson
McDonald
W. G. Thompson
New Engand
Goldsbrough Mort and Co. Ltd
Pearson, Rowe, Smith & Co. Pty. Ltd
Goldsbrough Mort
Melbourne
My. Goldsbrough