In the 1901 election, after which the Oppositionists under George Leake were able to form a minority government, Frank Wilson, formerly the member for Canning, won the seat. After five months, the Leake government failed, and the governor eventually invited Alf Morgans of the Ministerial Party to form a government and appoint a six-member Ministry.
In the 1901 election, after which the Oppositionists under George Leake formed a minority government, Frank Wilson, formerly representing Canning, was elected to the seat. After five months, the Leake government collapsed, and the governor appointed Alf Morgans of the Ministerial Party to form a new government with a six-member cabinet.