Baker ministry
# Baker ministry

The Baker Ministry was the 2nd Ministry of the Government of South Australia, led by Premier John Baker. It commenced on 21 August 1857 after Baker's allies defeated the Finniss Ministry in the House of Assembly. The ministry lost a confidence vote after only two days, announced that they would resign, and adjourned parliament until the formation of the Torrens Ministry on 1 September 1857. At 11 days in office, it is the third-shortest ministry in South Australian history.

## Composition of ministry

| Portfolio | Minister | Term commence | Term end | Term of office |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Premier Chief Secretary | Hon. John Baker MLC | 21 August 1857 | 1 September 1857 | 11 days |
| Colonial Treasurer | Hon. Capt. John Hart MHA | 21 August 1857 | 1 September 1857 | 11 days |
| Attorney-General | Hon. Edward Gwynne MLC | 21 August 1857 | 1 September 1857 | 11 days |
| Commissioner of Crown Lands and Immigration | Hon. William Milne MHA | 21 August 1857 | 1 September 1857 | 11 days |
| Commissioner of Public Works | Hon. Arthur Blyth MHA | 21 August 1857 | 1 September 1857 | 11 days |
| Solicitor-General | Hon. John Bagot MHA | 21 August 1857 | 1 September 1857 | 11 days |
