Sir John Higgins was a wealthy philanthropist and assisted the government and the pastoral community during and after World War I. He was kind and charitable, and made many bequests and gifts to various organisations. Sir John and Dame Frances Higgins on various occasions gave sums amounting to about £10,000 to the University of Melbourne, and further considerable sums under his will.
Sir John Higgins, a wealthy philanthropist who supported both government and pastoral communities during and after World War I, was kind-hearted and generous. He made numerous donations to various organizations. Sir John and Dame Frances Higgins occasionally gave sums totaling about £10,000 to the University of Melbourne, and substantial amounts under his will.