Elected to the Senate for New South Wales 1917. Resigned 24.11.1921. Elected to the House of Representatives for Parramatta, New South Wales at by-election 1921, vice Rt Hon. J Cook (resigned). Elected to the House of Representatives for Martin, New South Wales, 1922 (unopposed), following electoral redistribution. Re-elected 1925. Died in Office, 7.5.1928.

Minister for Trade and Customs from 13.6.1924 to 7.5.1928.

Minister for Health from 13.6.1924 to 16.1.1925.

Cabinet Minister from 13.6.1924 to 7.5.1928.

Senate Standing: Disputed Returns and Qualifications from 12.7.1917 to 1921; Library from 12.7.1917 to 1921.

House of Representatives Standing: Library from 4.7.1924 to 4.7.1924.

Born 7.5.1865, Mangotsfield, England

Died 7.5.1928, Sydney

Married

Clerkship, Bristol ironworks of John Lysaght

Worked at Lysaght's branch at Five Dock

Manufacturer of soft drinks at Ashfield

Established a printing and advertising business, Pratten Brothers

Various business enterprises

President, New South Wales Chamber of Manufactures, 1912-14

Alderman, Ashfield Municipal Council from 1905 to 1912.

Mayor, Ashfield Municipal Council from 1909 to 1911.

Asiatic Impressions 1908

Through Orient to Occident 1912