First Blyth ministry

The First Blyth ministry was the 12th ministry of the Government of South Australia, led by Arthur Blyth. It commenced on 4 August 1864, when Blyth succeeded in forming a ministry following the resignation of the Second Ayers ministry. It was succeeded by the Second Dutton ministry on 22 March 1865, when Francis Dutton won the support of the new parliament that had been elected at the 1865 election.

Office Minister

Premier
Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration

Arthur Blyth MHA

Chief Secretary

Henry Ayers MLC

Attorney-General

Randolph Isham Stow MHA

Treasurer

John Hart MHA

Commissioner of Public Works

William Milne MHA