1877 – 1880
Sir Harry Ord

1880 – 1883
Sir William Robinson

1883 – 1889
F. N. Broome

In 1890, Western Australia was granted responsible government. John Forrest became the State’s first Premier, 1890 – 1901.

From this time onwards State Governors continued to be appointed, but their powers were limited to those of the Executive Council.

In 1901 the States and Territories federated under a national constitution to become members of the Commonwealth of Australia. All the States appoint their own Governors with limited powers.

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