His loss at the state election of 1989 ended 32 years of continuous National Party rule over Queensland .
He was Premier of Queensland for a period of 73 days , from 25 September 1989 to 7 December 1989 .
Premier 's loss at the state election of 1989 ended 32 years of continuous National Party rule Queensland Queensland .
He was Premier of Queensland for a period of 73 days , from 25 September 1989 to 7 December 1989 .