He soon displayed a high degree of business acumen , and at the age of 24 was made a partner .
On the death of John Newman in 1873 , Muecke took over the business , and as H. Muecke and Co. degree continued to prosper .
He soon displayed a high degree of business acumen , and at the age of 24 was made a partner , and on the death of John Newman in 1873 , Muecke took over the business , and as H. Muecke and Co. it continued to prosper .