Later Life
In political life Cusack had a major falling out with another prominent local Labor identity, Billy Sheahan, who later served as NSW Attorney General. After his electoral defeat, Cusack returned to his work as a blacksmith in Yass, but still maintained a bitter public feud with Sheahan. He died in the old Canberra Hospital and was survived by his wife, three sons (Linton, Stan and Greg) and a daughter (Ursula). His son Stan established a successful furniture business in Canberra, following the development of the area as the Australian Capital Territory. Dymphna Cusack was his niece. His great-grand-daughter Catherine Cusack is a Member of the NSW Legislative Council (elected 22 March 2003).
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