Fusion Government
In November 1908, the Labor party withdrew its support from Deakin, and Fisher succeeded him and held office until June 1909 when Deakin and Cook joined forces and formed the so-called "Fusion" government. Lyne accused Deakin of betrayal, and thereafter sat as an independent Protectionist. His bitter denunciations of his one-time friend continued during the 11 months the ministry lasted but Deakin did not respond. The Labor Party came in with a large majority in the April 1910 election and Lyne was elected as a pro-Labor independent. However, Lyne lost his seat in the May 1913 election when the Labor Party lost to the opposition Commonwealth Liberal Party.
Lyne died in the Sydney suburb of Double Bay, a few months afterwards. He was twice married, and was survived by one son and three daughters of the first marriage and by Lady Lyne and her daughter.
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