[2] He began his career as a solicitor, becoming a partner in Bergin, Caine & Macrossan with the business operating from 1911 until 1924.

Caine stood again for the seat of Bowen, but once again he was unsuccessful, this time losing to Myles Ferricks, another Labour candidate.

[4][5] Caine finally found success at the 1912 state election, when he defeated Ferricks to win the seat of Bowen.

On 12 June 1901, Caine married Cecilia Jane Anthony (died 1950) and together they had four daughters.

[2] He died in Rockhampton in September 1956[2] and his body was bought back to Brisbane for burial at Toowong Cemetery.