McCallum executive council of Ceylon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids McCallum executive council of Ceylon |
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.svg){kind=small} 15th Cabinet of British Ceylon |
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| Date formed | 24 August 1907 |
| Date dissolved | 24 January 1913 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Edward VII (1907-1910) George V (1910-1913) |
| Head of government | Henry Edward McCallum |
| No. of ministers | 6 |
| Total no. of members | 9 |
| History | |
| Predecessor | Blake executive council of Ceylon |
| Successor | Chalmers executive council of Ceylon |
The McCallum Executive Council was like a special team of advisors for the Governor of British Ceylon. Ceylon is what Sri Lanka was called a long time ago, when it was ruled by Britain. This council was the 15th group of its kind.
The main leader of this government team was Henry Edward McCallum. He was the Governor of British Ceylon during this time. The council helped him make important decisions for the country.
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Who Was in the McCallum Council?
The McCallum Executive Council had several important members. Each person had a special job to help run the country.
Key Members and Their Roles
- Governor: Henry Edward McCallum was the top leader. He was in charge from August 24, 1907, to January 24, 1913.
- Colonial Secretary: Hugh Clifford held this role. The Colonial Secretary was like the chief administrator, helping to manage the colony's daily business.
- Commander of the Ceylon Volunteers Force: Colonel A. F. C. Vincent was in charge of the local volunteer military group.
- Attorney General: This person was the chief legal advisor.
- Alfred George Lascelles was the Attorney General from 1907 until 1911.
- Later, Anton Bertram took over this important legal job in May 1911.
- Auditor General: This role was about checking the government's money and making sure it was spent correctly.
- Bernard Senior was the Auditor General from 1907 to 1909.
- D. S. MacGregor became the Auditor General in April 1909.
- Treasurer: This person managed the country's money and finances.
- H. C. Nicolle was the Treasurer from 1907 to 1908.
- Bernard Senior, who was previously the Auditor General, became the Treasurer in December 1908.
Changes in the Council
Sometimes, members of the council changed during its time. For example, the Attorney General and the Auditor General roles saw new people take over. This was normal as people moved to different jobs or retired.
When Did the Council Serve?
The McCallum Executive Council started its work on August 24, 1907. It continued to serve for several years, helping to govern British Ceylon. The council finished its term on January 24, 1913.
See also
- Cabinet of Sri Lanka
