Frank Wise facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hon. Frank Joseph Scott Wise
Frank Wise
16th Premier of Western Australia
In office 31 July 1945 – 1 April 1947
Preceded by	John Willcock
Succeeded by	Sir Ross McLarty
Constituency	Gascoyne
4th Administrator of the Northern Territory
In office 1 July 1951 – 1 July 1956
Preceded by	Arthur Driver
Succeeded by	James Arthur
Personal details
Born	30 May 1897 Queensland
Died	29 June 1986
Political party	Australian Labor Party
Occupation	Farmer (tropical fruit)

Frank Joseph Scott Wise (born 30 May 1897, died 29 June 1986) was an important Australian politician. He served as the 16th Premier of Western Australia from 1945 to 1947. He was a member of the Labor Party. Later, he also became the Administrator of the Northern Territory.

Early Life and Career

Frank Wise was born in Queensland, Australia. After finishing high school, he became a farmer, specializing in tropical fruits. He was very interested in agriculture and joined the Queensland Department of Agriculture. This job helped him learn a lot about farming and how to improve crops.

Moving to Western Australia

Later, Frank Wise moved to Western Australia to work with the WA Department of Agriculture. He played a big role in developing farming in the state. One of his notable achievements was bringing banana plants from Queensland. He helped establish banana farms in the Gascoyne region, especially around Carnarvon. This helped the local economy grow.

Political Journey

Frank Wise began his political career in Western Australia. He was elected to the Western Australian parliament in 1933. His knowledge of agriculture quickly made him stand out.

Minister for Agriculture

In 1936, Frank Wise became the Minister for Agriculture. In this role, he worked to support farmers and improve agricultural practices across the state. He helped make sure that Western Australia had strong farming industries.

Premier of Western Australia

In 1945, Frank Wise became the Premier of Western Australia. This meant he was the leader of the state government. He took over from John Willcock. As Premier, he led the state through an important time after World War II. His government worked on rebuilding and planning for the future.

However, his government was defeated in the 1947 election. After this, he became the Leader of the Opposition for four years. This role meant he led the main party not in power, challenging the government's decisions.

Administrator of the Northern Territory

In 1951, Frank Wise resigned from parliament. He then took on a new important role as the Administrator of the Northern Territory. He served in this position until 1956. As Administrator, he was responsible for governing the Northern Territory, helping to develop its services and communities.

Frank Wise passed away in 1986. He is remembered for his dedication to agriculture and his long service in Australian politics.