There has been rather more than usual delay in the formation of the new Federal Ministry, In the cent elections three ' ministers Jost their seats, and several other former ministers may not be available in the reconstruction of the Cabinet, Jdefeated ministers are; the Minister for External Affairs, Senator Sir George Pearce; the Minister for Defence, Sir Archdale Parkhill and the Assistant Minister for Commerce, Leader of the' Country Party, Di, Page, have been cordial but protracted, and It Is expected that the new Ministry will include six mem bers of the Country Party, with three {full portfolios,
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