However, despite being bailed out by friends their company made a net loss and they had to cease trading in 1910. In January 1911 they revitalised the firm with a bit more financial acumen, building houses in Abbotsford and south Dunedin. In March 1911 they started their first workshop: on Cameron Street next to the railway.
However, despite being supported by friends their company incurred a net loss and had to cease trading in 1910. In January 1911 they rejuvenated the firm with slightly better financial acumen, constructing houses in Abbotsford and south Dunedin. In March 1911 they initiated their first workshop: on Cameron Street adjacent to the railway.