Despite maintaining Premier Gray 's support , in mid-November 1985 , he failed to be endorsed for the seat by the Liberal Party .
Despite maintaining Premier Gray 's support , in mid-November 1985 , he stood unsuccessfully as an independent at the 1986 election .
Despite maintaining Premier Gray 's support , in mid-November 1985 , he failed to be endorsed for the seat by the Liberal Party and stood unsuccessfully as an independent at the 1986 election .