He served for two years with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps in World War I before completing his degree in 1920.
He later spent 17 years as a doctor at Longreach, including a stint as government medical officer, in which role he served until his election to parliament.
He was known across the district for his early adoption of aeroplanes for use in medical care and his efforts to address children's welfare and trachoma.
[3][2] Upon his election, he insisted that he would remain independent in addressing issues and touted key concerns as being the improvement of health services, housing and perishable food storage in western Queensland and the establishment of a local Australian Broadcasting Commission radio station.
[5] However, two months later, he lost his seat to Labor candidate George Devries at the 1941 Queensland state election.