sentences:  He was noted for his contribution to parliamentary debates and continued his career as an industrial advocate, often travelling from the then seat of the parliament in Melbourne to Sydney to argue cases.Campaigning for the 1914 election, combined with his court work undermined his health and following the election of the Fisher government he was confined to bed.He attended caucus on 17 September and was elected to the ministry and sworn in as Minister for External Affairs on the same day.