the limelight. He was lucky to have been in office during a time of stability and prosperity, and it is true that his administration benefited from the parlous state of the ALP after Gair's downfall. Even so, his Premiership is generally considered by historians to have been a success. The state electorate of Nicklin and the Nicklin Way arterial road, both based on the Sunshine Coast, are named in his honour. References 1895 births 1978 deaths National Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Queensland Premiers of Queensland Australian Knights Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George Australian politicians awarded knighthoods Australian recipients of the Military Medal Leaders of the Opposition in Queensland 20th-century Australian politicians Australian military personnel of World War I Australian Army soldiers Volunteer Defence Corps officers