organised the northern mission, which involved a horseback trek to Beltana
in 1875 left for two years in England with his wife and children, during which time he preached in six Cathedrals including Westminster Abbey and York Minster, raising funds for the St. Peter's Cathedral building fund. Canon Poole acted at Walkerville in his absence.
succeeded Archdeacon Twopeny as Archdeacon of the Flinders diocese, then was founding Archdeacon of Broughton diocese
secured a peal of bells for the Walkerville church, unique in Adelaide
He retired in 1911, and was succeeded by Bishop Cecil Wilson. He was a great rose fancier, winning several prizes at floricultural exhibitions in Adelaide.
He died on 5 May 1914, survived by his wife and three daughters, and his remains were interred in the North Road Cemetery.[3]