In 1918, John a master Tailor and cutter became a horticulturist in Mildura. Marrying Edit in 1920, John a beautiful tenor soloist shared his voice arund the district, returning to Cheltenhem in 1934. He started tailoring again in Charman Rd. he served the community as a choral conductor and soloist. John and Edir retired in the mid 1960;s and son John, also a Tailor and cutter continued with the businesss.