The McGirr ministry (1947) or First McGirr ministry was the 52nd ministry of the New South Wales Government, and was led by the 28th Premier, Jim McGirr, of the Labor Party. The ministry was the first of three occasions when the Government was led by McGirr, as Premier.

McGirr was first elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1922 and served continuously until 1952, holding the various seats of Cootamundra, Cumberland, Bankstown, and Liverpool. McGirr was a staunch supporter of Jack Lang and served in the third Lang ministry, he was the only Langite to be appointed to William McKell's first ministry, retaining his portfolio in the second McKell ministry. When McKell stood aside as Premier in 1947 in order to take up an appointment as Governor-General of Australia, there was a bitter struggle for the Labor Leadership between McGirr and Bob Heffron, with McGirr eventually winning by just two votes.

This ministry covers just 102 days, from 6 February 1947 until the 1947 state election, held on 19 May, when McGirr led Labor to victory and the Second McGirr ministry was sworn in.

Composition of ministry

The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier McGirr on 6 February 1947 and covers until 19 May 1947 when the 1947 state election was held. There were minimal changes from the second McKell ministry, with Clive Evatt replacing McGirr as Minister for Housing and Frank Finnan replacing Evatt.

Portfolio Minister Party Term commence Term end Term of office PremierTreasurer

6 February 1947 19 May 1947 Minister for Agriculture 13 February 1947

13 February 1947 19 May 1947 Chief SecretarySecretary for Mines 6 February 1947 Deputy PremierMinister for National Emergency Services 25 February 1947 Minister for Housing 6 February 1947 Minister for Education Attorney–General , KC Secretary for Lands Minister for Labour and Industry and Social Services Minister of JusticeVice-President of the Executive CouncilRepresentative of the Government in the Legislative Council , Secretary for Public WorksMinister for Local Government Minister for Health Minister for Transport Minister for Conservation Minister in Charge of Tourist Activities and Immigration Assistant Minister ,

Ministers are members of the Legislative Assembly unless otherwise noted.

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