He held that position until 2003 when the liberal government was defeated.

In 1960 his government was defeated over the issue of hospital taxes.

He lost this position in October 1941, when the government was defeated.

Roberts and Turner's government were defeated in the 1984 election.

He voted against the second reading on 10 March, when the government was defeated.

The government, which had a large majority, was defeated by two votes.

The government was defeated by 56 votes in total of 243 and resigned.

This government was defeated in 1924, and lost the following election.

However, the government was defeated and he resigned office along with his colleagues in July, 1882.

His government was defeated in the general election held the next year.