Supplier of oregon and redwood timbers from his Annandale Timber and Moulding Co for several Seidler houses, including his own Landau House, Whale Beach, 1952. Major patron of Schulim Krimper, the owner of probably the largest collection of Krimper furniture, over 50 pieces commissioned mid-late 1950s. Important art collector whose house was a social centre for many European immigrants, artists and dealers.