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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]

Captain the Hon. William Russell Russell

Captain the Hon. William Russell Russell, M.H.R., was a member of the fourth and fifth Atkinson Governments. He first took office as a Minister of the Crown on the 28th of August, 1884, as Postmaster-General and Commissioner of Telegraphs. This Cabinet was defeated and went out of office in six days. In October, 1887, the last Atkinson Ministry was formed, and on the 17th of October, 1889, Captain Russell joined the Ministry, the portfolios of Colonial Secretary, Minister of Defence and Minister of Justice being allotted to him. With his colleagues he resigned on the 24th of January, 1891 to make room for the Ballance Ministry who succeeded to the Government benches. Further particulars of Captain Russell's career will be found under the heading “House of Representatives,” in which he is the recognised leader of Her Majesty's Opposition.