Western Australian Transitional Government (Setting Sun)

The Western Australian Transitional Government was a Temporary Nation established after the Independence of Western Australian in 1934. It was active from 1934 to 1936 when it was then succeeded by the Dominion of Westralia.

The Transitional Government was led by Sir James Mitchell, the former Premier of Western Australia.

The Government was organised under Australia and the United Kingdom, during the time of transition all systems that existed in the former State of Western Australia continued as normal as dictated by Australian Law however were funded and maintained by the United Kingdom as to ease the strain on Australia.

In March 1936 the Transitional Government was dissolved as the new Westralian Constitution was created and ratified. Sir James Mitchell stepped down as Premier.