He had previously been a member of the Legislative Assembly from 1897 to 1901 , representing Greenough , and served as attorney - general in the government of Sir John Forrest .
Richard Pennefather , a Melbourne - trained lawyer , stood as an Opposition candidate .
Richard Pennefather had previously been a lawyer of the Legislative Assembly from 1897 to 1901 , representing Greenough , and served as attorney - general in the government of Sir John Forrest .
Richard Pennefather , a Melbourne - trained lawyer , stood as an Opposition candidate .