[a] Lyne was elected to the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1880 as member for Hume, serving in the Jennings and Dibbs ministries.

Labour withdrew its support for Reid and Lyne became Premier on 14 September 1899.

[1] Under the constitution, ministers in the Legislative Assembly were required to resign to recontest their seats in an election when appointed.

[5] Lyne resigned in March 1901 to successfully contest the federal Division of Hume.

[7] The composition of the ministry was announced by Premier Lyne on 14 September 1899 and covers the period up to 27 March 1901; although some ministers retained portfolio responsibilities until the See ministry was sworn in.