At the end of the book he goes for an interview and gets a job in Whakatane (New Zealand) instead.
The next phase of industrial activity came in 1915, when quarrying provided rock for the construction of the Whakatane harbour wall.
One river, the Whakatane, was expected to reach levels seen in 50-year flood events.
He received his education from Whakatane Primary, Whakatane High School, Massey University, and the University of Nottingham.