Now and again he gives them rein; but soon calls a halt, as though alarmed that picturesque language should be found in a scientific, geographical journal.

His brother Augustus was unfortunately just as correct and precise.
Frank went to reside in Queensland in 1862, and was nominated to the Legislative Council of that colony in 1874.

Before going to Queensland he had acted for some time as Surveyor-General of Western Australia.

He was married at Ipswich, Queensland, to the daughter of Alexander Hume.

He held office for some time in the McIlwraith Ministry, as Postmaster-General.