Realising that the intention was to oust the current ministry, Wilson and three of his ministers walked out of the meeting. Two weeks later, Henry Lefroy was elected leader of the party, leaving Wilson with no choice but to resign as premier. He did so on 28 June 1917, and sat as an independent until the general elections of 29 September 1917, in which he lost his seat by a margin of four votes. Wilson's health had been poor for some time, and shortly after the election he became seriously ill, and underwent surgery. He died at Claremont, Western Australia on 7 December 1918, and was buried at Karrakatta Cemetery. References 1859 births 1918 deaths Burials at Karrakatta Cemetery Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George English politicians Leaders of the Opposition in Western Australia Perth City Councillors Members of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly People from Sunderland Politicians from Tyne and Wear Premiers of Western Australia Treasurers of Western Australia People educated at Wesley College, Sheffield