 In July 1916, Frank Wilson became premier for a second time, and Connolly was appointed an honorary minister in the new ministry.Connolly resigned from parliament in June 1917 to accept the position of Agent-General for Western Australia, representing the state government in London.Knighted in 1920 for his services, he continued as agent-general until 1923, and during his period in office assisted in the creation of the Group Settlement Scheme.