Blake executive council of Ceylon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Blake executive council of Ceylon |
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.svg){kind=small} 14th Cabinet of British Ceylon |
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Sir Henry Arthur Blake, Governor of British Ceylon
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| Date formed | 3 December 1903 |
| Date dissolved | 11 July 1907 |
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| Head of state | Edward VII |
| Head of government | Henry Arthur Blake |
| No. of ministers | 6 |
| Total no. of members | 10 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Ridgeway executive council of Ceylon |
| Successor | McCallum executive council of Ceylon |
The Blake executive council was an important group of people who helped run the government in British Ceylon. This was the 14th executive council for the country, which is now known as Sri Lanka. The council was active from late 1903 to mid-1907.
The leader of this government was Henry Arthur Blake. He served as the Governor of British Ceylon during this time. The executive council worked with the Governor to make decisions for the country.
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What was the Executive Council?
An executive council is like a special team of advisors. They help the main leader (in this case, the Governor) make important decisions. Think of it as a small cabinet of ministers. They discuss laws, manage money, and oversee different parts of the government.
Who were the key members?
The Blake executive council had several important members. Each member was in charge of a specific area. These roles were very important for running the country smoothly.
The Governor
Henry Arthur Blake was the Governor. He was the main leader of the council. He made the final decisions. He served from December 1903 to July 1907.
Other important roles
The council included people in charge of different government departments. For example, there was a Colonial Secretary. This person helped manage the day-to-day running of the colony. There was also an Attorney General. This person was the chief legal advisor.
Other key roles included the Auditor General. This person checked how government money was spent. There was also a Treasurer. This person managed the country's finances. These roles were filled by different individuals during the council's time.
When did the council operate?
The Blake executive council started on December 3, 1903. It continued to serve for several years. The council finished its work on July 11, 1907. After this, a new executive council took over.
See also
- Cabinet of Sri Lanka
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Sir Henry Arthur Blake, Governor of British Ceylon.
