He died on 18 June 1948 , shortly after returning the premiership to Cosgrove on 24 February 1948 .
He became the interim Premier of Tasmania on 19 December 1947 while Robert Cosgrove was facing corruption charges .
He died on 18 June 1948 , shortly after returning the premiership to Robert Cosgrove on 24 February 1948 .
He became the interim Premier of Tasmania on 19 December 1947 while Robert Cosgrove was facing corruption charges .