In 1856 Captain Pasley was elected to the first Victorian Legislative Assembly for South Bourke , and in March 1857 he resigned with the rest of the Ministry .
In 1856 Captain Pasley was ultimately consented to remain as professional head of the Department of Public Works .
In 1856 Captain Pasley was elected to the first Victorian Legislative Assembly for South Bourke , and in March 1857 he resigned with the rest of the Ministry , but ultimately consented to remain as professional head of the Department of Public Works .