For many years he systematically planted seeds of Acacia, and at the time of his death had contributed 13 papers to the Journal of the Royal Society with descriptions of 130 species, and he also did some papers on the eucalypts. As a member of the Royal Australian Historical Society his knowledge of surveying and bushcraft enabled him to throw light on the journeys of some of the early explorers. A paper on Exploration Beyond the Upper Nepean in 1798, was published separately as a pamphlet in 1920.
For many years he cultivated Acacia trees, and at his death had published 13 papers in the Journal of the Royal Society describing 130 species, and also contributed to research on eucalypts. As a member of the Royal Australian Historical Society, his expertise in surveying and bushcraft illuminated the journeys of early explorers. A paper titled "Exploration Beyond the Upper Nepean" was published separately as a pamphlet in 1920.